Transport Sector Update 2026-2027
Reasonable Travel Allowance Expense Claims Update for 2026-2027
The ATO has released Taxation Determinations for 2026-2027. You can view these rates on the ATO website here.
Reasonable travel allowance claims for employee truck drivers in 2026-2027 is:
- $32.25 for Breakfast
- $36.80 for Lunch
- $63.45 for Dinner
Long Distance Driver Update
Road Transport (Long Distance Operations) updated rates for 2026-2027 as of first full pay period in July are:
| Grade | Minimum Weekly Pay Rate | Minimum Hourly Drive Rate | Minimum Cents Per Kilometre |
| 1 | |||
| 2 | |||
| 3 | $1,057.60 | $41.25 | $ 0.5500 |
| 4 | $1,076.20 | $41.97 | $ 0.5596 |
| 5 | $1,089.60 | $42.49 | $ 0.5666 |
| 6 | $1,102.00 | $42.98 | $ 0.5730 |
| 7 | $1,118.00 | $43.60 | $ 0.5814 |
| 8 | $1,150.50 | $44.87 | $ 0.5983 |
| 9 | $1,169.70 | $45.62 | $ 0.6083 |
| 10 | $1,198.80 | $46.75 | $ 0.6234 |
Major rest break allowance payable when a driver sleeps overnight in a truck has increased to $57.80 for 2026-2027.
For more information visit the Fair Work website here.
Road Transport and Distribution Updates
The updated rates for the Road Transport and Distribution Award for 2026-2027 are:
| Employee classification | Minimum Weekly Pay Rate | Minimum Hourly Rate |
| Transport Worker Grade 1 | $1,021.00 | $26.87 |
| Transport Worker Grade 2 | $1,045.50 | $27.51 |
| Transport Worker Grade 3 | $1,057.60 | $27.83 |
| Transport Worker Grade 4 | $1,076.20 | $28.32 |
| Transport Worker Grade 5 | $1,089.60 | $28.67 |
| Transport Worker Grade 6 | $1,102.00 | $29.00 |
| Transport Worker Grade 7 | $1,118.00 | $29.42 |
| Transport Worker Grade 8 | $1,150.50 | $30.28 |
| Transport Worker Grade 9 | $1,169.70 | $30.78 |
| Transport Worker Grade 10 | $1,198.80 | $31.55 |
For more information visit the Fair Work Website here.
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