Class 1 Gold Program - Professional Truck Driving Program for Beginner & Experienced Drivers

Class 1 Gold Program - Professional Truck Driving

Length: 84.0 hours: 50.0 hours in classroom, and 40.0 hours in vehicle.

Overview

This program provides advanced instruction to prepare students for their Class 1 Road Test and is designed for those who require more instructional and practice time in the truck. Due to the breadth of topics covered and the amount of practical, hands-on truck time, this program works well for all drivers, even experienced drivers, but is particularly well suited for those who have little or no truck experience.

Note: This program may be eligible for funding through various programs, please contact our office for additional details.

Topics

This program includes at no extra cost:

Mentally Active Defensive Driving Program (2 Hours Classroom, 2 Hours In-Vehicle)

Classroom - 48 Hours

PDIC (Professional Driver Improvement Course) - 6 Hours
Air Brakes (Q Endorsement) - 9 Hours
Log Books - 2 hours
WHMIS - 5 hours
Transportation of Dangerous Goods - 5 hours
Load Securement - 2 hours
"Bumper to Bumper" Courseware - Mentored Self Study (15 Hours)

In-Truck - 40 Hours

Advanced Tractor-Trailer Operation
13 Speed Transmission
18 Speed Transmission
Pre-Trip Inspections
Air Brakes
Circle Check
Advanced Shifting
Up Shifting
Down Shifting
Progressive Shifting
Up Hill Shifting
Down Hill Shifting
Couple and Uncouple
45' Trailers
53' Trailers
5th Wheel
Trailer Axle Adjustments
Backing
Straight Line
90 degrees
Blind Side
City and Highway Driving
Advanced Winter Driving Skills
Tire Chaining
Hill Parks
Practical Trucking Hints to Develop Good Driving Habits

Note: Before their Road Test, students must have:

A valid Class 5 Drivers License
A Medical
Appropriate Written Test
An Air Brake Completion Certificate