Air Brake Endorsement: A provincial mandatory course for operating any vehicles equipped with air brakes, regardless of class of license a driver possesses. It teaches the student how to adjust and inspect the air brake system and understand the operation of air brakes.

 

In-Truck Training: This is the actual time of instruction that a student may expect to receive behind the wheel of our training vehicle. Lessons include pre-trip, coupling/uncoupling of trailers and an appraisal of performance at the end of each lesson.

 

Load Adjustment: Involves classroom study of weight distribution, load positioning, weigh scale conduct, sliding trailer bogies, sliding tractor fifth wheels and tire chains. There is a practical demonstration of moving the bogies and fifth wheels and the chaining up of tires for adverse driving conditions.

 

Cargo Securement, Mass and Size: Provides the theory and regulation behind securing cargo to the bed of an open flat deck trailer and the regulations for loads in the province of Alberta. The course covers pipe handling, oil-field equipment loading, unloading and securement. The proper use of cargo winches, straps, chains, boomers and bars, with practical demonstrations.

 

On-The-Job Training: This is the actual time that the student will spend in a job setting loading/unloading and hauling with a seasoned driving professional. It is expected to provide experience that a driving school setting cannot provide in terms of road and load conditions. It should familiarize the student with the activities of a working trucker.

 

P.D.I.C. (Professional Driver Improvement Course): Designed for being a professional through introducing the topics of Attitude, Public Relations and all areas of the truck driving profession. Formerly called Defensive Driving, this course will remove 3 demerits from your driving record, this is valid for two years if you were to acquire demerits in the future.

 

Log Book: This course covers the Regulation governing driving time, the use of Log Books and how to complete them. The course deals with border crossing and some of the paperwork associated with trucking.

 

T.D.G. (Transportation of Dangerous Goods): This course is for protection of the public when dangerous goods are being transported. The driver should understand the regulations.  The subject matter reviews the classification and documentation, which must be included on shipping documents. Instruction includes methods of reporting spills, leaks or accidents.

 

G.O.D.I. (General Oilfield Driver Improvement): This course is to provide a petroleum industry training standard for oilfield drivers. Enform sanctions this course developed in conjunction with six oilfield agencies and two provincial transportation departments. Recognized for demerit credit on the driver’s abstract.

 

Picker or Winch: This 2 day course is designed to be an introduction to the operations of winches and/or small cranes. The first day classroom materials cover the fundamentals and hazards associated with the work.  The second day is field practice to enhance the knowledge gained.

 

H.O.S. (Hours of Service): This course covers the Regulations governing driving time, the use of Log Books and how to complete them. The course deals with border crossing and some of the paperwork associated with trucking.

 

W.H.M.I.S. (Workplace Hazardous Material Information System): The study of the information system to identify hazardous materials that are produced, handled, stored, used or disposed of in the workplace and labels which must be used to identify the risks and recommend precautions. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) that must be provided.

 

Medical: This is compulsory for a Class 1 license. We can direct you to a clinic to ensure that you have the appropriate form and wallet card filled out. You may go to your family physician.

 

Knowledge Test: Involves the study of a booklet called "Tractor-Trailers, Buses, Large trucks, Ambulances and Taxis". This test is done at a registry office. You must have a class 5 licence prior to obtaining either Class 3 or 1 knowledge test. We will provide you with a copy of the booklet before you take your knowledge test.

 

Road Test: Administered by an independent examiner approved by the Solicitor General's Department of Motor Vehicles.

 

Bus Driver Training: We offer training on our bus to achieve a class 2 driver’s license. The vehicle is also available to those who would like to familiarize themselves with the operation of larger vehicles like motor homes.  We can teach you some tips for backing with your mirrors.

 

LCV Longer Combination Vehicles: This course is required by the experienced driver to drive extended length tractor trailer units. A classroom session is followed by a practical drive and inspection process. Discussion includes the handling characteristics of the longer unit. 2 years experience driving tractor trailer is a prerequisite for this course