Class 1 Truck Driver Training with Air Brakes

Course Description

This program provides the student with the basic knowledge and practical skills necessary to become an entry-level truck driver. All in-vehicle instruction at Extreme Professional Driver Training is one-on-one instruction with a licensed ICBC instructor.

The student and instructor will work in-town and rural routes. Class 1 driver training includes pre-trip and 2-hour road tests at ICBC. Training will be done on a full-size tractor-trailer unit, loaded at 70% of legal axle weight.

This program provides the student with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to be ready to be a truck driver for any number of applications. This program will consist of one-on-one instruction, with the student and instructor on in-town, rural and mountain routes. Training will be done on a full-size tractor-trailer unit, loaded at 70% of legal axle weight.

Class 1 driver training includes 16-hour ICBC certified Air Brake Course, 28 hours of Class 1 Training, a pre-trip inspection, Classroom Theory (approx. 6 hours), a 5-hour road trip, and a road test at ICBC.

The theory portion includes:

  • Shifting theory
  • Log Book Instruction
  • Chain-Up Procedures.

The driving portion includes: Pre-Trip Coupling and Uncoupling, Backing Up, Defensive Driving, Uphill & Downhill Shifting, Road Test Prep & the actual Road test.

Students must pass their Air Brake knowledge test prior to their road test.

Course Prerequisite: 19 years of age and valid Class 1 Learners Permit

Class 1 With Air Brake Truck Driver Training

Labour Market Outlook: The Truck Transportation industry is expected to continue to expand its workforce over the next ten years up to 2025.

Three Courses

We have 3 basic Class 1 truck driver training courses available. Choose from either a 32-hour, 40-hour or 60-hour course. These Class 1 trucker driver training programs provide a student with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to be an entry-level truck driver. It consists of one-on-one training with a professional, certified instructor with in-town instruction as well as rural routes.

All training is carried out in a tractor-trailer combination loaded to 70% of the legal axle weight.

These courses include:

  • Turning;
  • Shifting a non-synchromesh transmission;
  • Pre-trip inspection;
  • Uncouple/couple;
  • Backing up

Extra Costs to Students (Class 1)

These costs are charged by ICBC
Road Test Fee$60
Licensing Fee$17
Medical Form Processing Fee$28
Class 1 Learner’s License Exam Fee$15
Air Brake Knowledge Test Fee$15
Medical Examination Fee$80 - $130

If writing Class 1 Learners and Air Brake tests in the same day, total cost is $ 15.00

Students must give 24 hours notice if not able to attend scheduled lessons or they will be charged for those missed lessons.

Extreme Professional Driver Training Inc. fees are Tax Exempt and are Tax Deductible

Call Extreme Pro Driver Today To Book Your Class 1 Course Today.

1-877-869-1891

Don't Take Our Word For It

To the Staff at Extreme Professional Driving: I want to take this opportunity to say “Thank You” for all the help and expert advice I received from you in helping me get my Class 1 driver’s licence. From the first day I walked through your front doors, looking for information, to the day I passed my test, you all gave me 100% help and encouragement to follow my dreams of becoming a professional truck driver. I would especially like to give an extra heartfelt “Thank You” to Dwayne, my instructor, for his patience and encouragement throughout the course, Thanks, buddy, I couldn’t have done it without you.
Alex

“I would like to express my gratitude for such a wonderful and interesting Class 1 Driving Course.

I would like to express my gratitude for such a wonderful and interesting Class 1 Driving Course. Your desire to teach and instruct, your professionalism and knowledge as well as your kindness, will be well noted and referred to anybody I know who wants to become a professional driver. I cannot imagine, finding a more knowledgeable, courteous, patient and experienced professional driving instructor like yourself. You made it fun to learn a difficult course in the shortest time possible, yet never lost patience or your great attitude with a rookie like me who sometimes wondered, in what gear we’re in.”

RD