Fleet Safety International "A" Driving School
Truck Class 1 Platinum

Truck Class 1 Platinum

Platinumâ„¢
Truck Class 1

Length:

104.0 hours: 44.0 hours in classroom, and 60.0 hours in vehicle

Overview

This program is one of the most comprehensive, professional, truck driving programs available. This program not only provides advanced instruction to prepare students for their Class 1 Road Test but also offers advanced truck driving skills including Hill Driving with a fully loaded 53' trailer. 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. This program is also the best choice for those who are new to truck driving and wish to acquire advanced, job oriented, truck driving skills.

Topics

Classroom - 44 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 (25 Hours)
 
In-Truck - 60 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
 
    
"I just want to extend my thanks and gratitude for everything you and FSI have done to help me pass my class 1 road test. Those extra hours training you gave me made a huge difference in my backing ability. FSI taught me a lot. Great teacher's with a lot of patience, and Randy coming out to help me that day says a lot about FSI and what you are willing to do to get the job done. You guys are great and if I know of anyone that is interested in going for any type of driving license I will definitely recommend FSI. Thanks again.
- Sincerely
Andrew Baker
 
 

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