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.

         

 

  

 


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