1A/3A Truck Driver Training
Trans Industrial Safety Training’s 1A/3A Truck Driver Training Programs are some of the most extensive driver training programs in Canada.
We provide complete in-house industry training while enrolled in the truck driver training programs. Whether you are looking for a career in oilfield, transportation, construction, industry, etc., Trans Industrial’s 1 to 6 week courses can provide you with the training, skills and knowledge needed to become successful in your career of choice.
The staff at Trans Industrial understands that preparing and knowing the steps needed to obtain a 1A/3A truck driver license can be difficult and extensive. Trans Industrial offers a 1 to 2 day 1A Learner’s Tutorial course as preparation for the written SGI examine (a pre requirement before receiving 1A Driver Training). All information (SGI Booklets and helpful questionnaires, and course consultation) for your learner’s license is also available at our facility free of charge.
Benefits of our Driver Training Programs
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Actual in-cab hours of training exceed SGI requirements
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2 to 6 week courses include pertinent OH&S Courses required by industry (H2S Alive, TDG (Transportation of Dangerous Goods), WHMIS, etc.)
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2 to 6 week courses offer training not included by all other schools (Log Book Procedures, D.O.T. Scale Procedures, Bridge Laws, Reefer and Heater Training, Bills of Lading Procedures, Axle Weights, etc.)
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Complete one-stop-shop driver and industry training
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Work Experience Placement – available to offer real world perspective
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Job Placement consultation offered at no charge, upon 1A designation with some courses.
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Client Specific training for various transport truck driving positions (City driver, peddle driver, short haul driver, long haul driver;
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Client Specific training for oilfield/transport services (LTL, Truckload, Flatdeck, Container, Heater and Reefer, Wireline, Fracture, Vac/Pump, etc.)
Truck Driver Training - Oilfield Programs
Trans Industrial offers complete truck driver, oilfield and industry training packages, however, to better suit your specific career requirements, you may choose which courses you would like to enroll in based on your career path.
The curriculum in the Basic One Week Driver Training Course is base standard in all Trans Industrial Safety Training driver training programs for weekly truck driving instruction
Basic One Week Truck Driver Training Course (For the experienced driver)
- Air Brakes
- Turns, Turnabouts, and Backing
- City & Highway Driving
- Coupling & Uncoupling
- Pre & Post Trip Inspection
- Up & Down Shifting
- Tractor Control
- Defensive Driving
- Air Testing
- Intersection Crossing
- Traffic Flow
- Merging
- Following Distance
- Sliding Boges
- Sliding 5th Wheel
Basic Two Week Truck Driver Training Course
- Basic One Week Driver Training Course time and curriculum (twice the driving instruction hours)
- Log Book Procedures
- D.O.T. Scale Procedures
- Student Practical Experience (where applicable)
In Depth Truck Driver/Transport Three Week Course
- Basic One Week Driver Training Course time and curriculum (up to three times the driving instruction hours)
- Log Book Procedures
- D.O.T. Scale Procedures
- Student Practical Experience (practical experience where applicable)
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)
- Hazardous Materials Course (WHMIS)
- Reefer/Heater System Training
- Bill of Lading Procedures – Freight Claims
- Axle Weights
- Bridge Laws
- Satellite Procedures
Advanced Truck Driver/Transport Four Week Course
- Basic One Week Driver Training Course time and curriculum (up to four times the driving instruction hours)
- Log Book Procedures
- D.O.T. Scale Procedures
- Student Practical Experience (practical experience where applicable)
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)
- Hazardous Materials Course (WHMIS)
- Reefer/Heater System Training
- Bill of Lading Procedures – Freight Claims
- Axle Weights
- Bridge Laws
- Satellite Procedures
- Loading Techniques
- Back Health/Safety
- Driver Etiquette
- Truck Ergonomics
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Accident Procedures
Advanced Truck Driver/Transport Six Week Course
- Basic One Week Driver Training Course time and curriculum ( up to six times the driving instruction hours)
- Log Book Procedures
- D.O.T. Scale Procedures
- Student Practical Experience Placement (practical experience where applicable)
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)
- Hazardous Materials Course (WHMIS)
- Reefer/Heater System Training
- Bill of Lading Procedures – Freight Claims
- Axle Weights
- Bridge Laws
- Satellite Procedures
- Driver Etiquette
- Truck Ergonomics
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Accident Procedures
Oilfield/Truck Driver Three Week Course
- Basic Two Week Driver Training Course time and curriculum
- Log Book Procedures
- H2S Alive Course
- Confined Space Awareness and Entry Course
- CPR First Aid Course
- Transportation & Handling of Dangerous Goods Course (TDG) Course
- WHMIS Course
- D.O.T. Scale Procedures
- Student Practical Experience (practical experience where applicable)
Oilfield/Truck Driver Four Week Course
- In Depth Three Week Driver Training Course time and curriculum
- H2S Alive Course
- Confined Space Awareness and Entry Course
- CPR First Aid Course
- Transportation & Handling of Dangerous Goods Course (TDG) Course
- WHMIS Course
- Log Book Procedures
- D.O.T. Scale Procedures
- Student Practical Experience (practical experience where applicable)
- Reefer/Heater System Training
- Bill of Lading Procedures – Freight Claims
- Axle Weights
- Bridge Laws
- Satellite Procedures
Oilfield/Truck Driver Six Week Course
- Advanced Four Week Driver Training Course time and curriculum
- H2S Alive Course
- Confined Space Awareness and Entry Course
- CPR First Aid Course
- Transportation & Handling of Dangerous Goods Course (TDG) Course
- WHMIS Course
- Log Book Procedures
- D.O.T. Scale Procedures
- Student Practical Experience (practical experience where applicable)
- Reefer/Heater System Training
- Bill of Lading Procedures - Freight Claims
- Axle Weights
- Bridge Laws
- Satellite Procedures
- Driver Etiquette
- Truck Ergonomics
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Accident Procedures
Air Brakes & 1A Learner's License Tutorial
This course is designed as a preperation course for individuals who are seeking assistance or to gain more knowledge regarding the SGI Learner's License Exam prior to writing. This course covers all areas of class 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, Signs and hands-on training with equipment to better understand the Air Brakes system.
1A & 3A Truck Driver Training (1-6 Week Programs)
These programs are designed and catered to suit individuals specific career needs. Whether you are looking for a career in transportation, oilfield, mining, or construction, you will find what you are looking for in any of our in-depth programs. (See 1A/3A Truck Driver Training page for course descriptions and further details)
Student Driver Practical Training Program
This program is offered to the advanced student enrolled in the 3, 4 or 6 week 1A Truck Driver Training Program. This real world perspective allows students to get experience in their field of choice. (This program is offered on a case by case basis and will be judged primarily on student ability)
Professional Driver Improvement Course (PDIC)
The course is in a classroom setting. The Driver's Notebook contains case studies, driving tips and other useful information, in addition to the course. The course content covers defensive; driving techniques, passing, collision prevention, driving conditions, turns, backing driver awareness and impairments, and vehicle inspections.
Canadian & U.S. Hours of Service (Log Books)
This course is designed to teach truck drivers of commercial vehicles about the limited number of hours they can drive. These regulations apply provincially, federally and those who cross internaional boundaries.
Axle Weights & Bridge Laws
This program teaches individuals on the laws regarding amounts of weights allowed on various roads/highways, seasons and equipment. It also teaches individuals on the laws regarding tractor/trailer wheelbase and overhang dimensions.
Department of Transport Weigh Scale Procedures
This program teaches individuals on the proper procedures when flagged to enter a D.O.T Scale for tractor, trailer and driver audits.
About Us
Roger St. Cyr – General Manager , OH&S Instructor
Darrell Kroeker – Manager Driver Training Services, Instructor
Kevin Forsberg - Driver Training Services, Instructor
Jonathan Nickel - OH&S Instructor
- Certified Safety Officer/Instructor
- Rig Worker Fall Protection - Certified Instructor by Enform
- Fall Arrest/ Fall Protection - Certified Instructor by OSSA
- H2S Alive - Certified Instructor by Enform
- Provincial Driver Trainer - Class 5
- WHMIS/ TDG - Certified Instructor
- Fire Suppression - Certified Instructor
- Confined Space Awareness, Entry and Rescue Level 1 & 2 - Certified Instructor
- Ground Disturbance Level 1 & 2 - Certified Instructor
- Power
- Standard First Aid & CPR - Certified Instructor by
Roger St. Cyr – General Manager , OH&S Instructor
Instructor in: WHMIS, TDG (Dangerous Goods), Forklift Operation, Fire Extinguisher and Evacuation Planning, Back Health Safety, Trucking Procedures.
Trucking - A $51 Billion Industry
Trucking in Canada is a $51.1 billion industry that employs over 300,000 drivers and approximately 500,000 Canadians overall. It's a diverse industry made up of a few large companies but dominated by thousands of small and medium-sized businesses and independent owner-operators.
Trans Industrial Safety Training
339 Edson Street
Saskatoon , Sk. S7J 4C8
Ph: (306) 934-5935
Fax: (306) 934-5936
Toll: 1-866-503-6119
E-mail: transindustrial@sasktel.net
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