Air brakes work by initiating air pressure at an engine-driven compressor and transmitting the pressure through hoses, reservoirs and control valves to the vehicle’s foundation brakes.

The classroom session is 6.5 hours. Each student is provided with a copy of the Air Brake Manual as a reference and study guide.

After the classroom training, you must participate in the practical training. Once you pass the practical assessment, you will be issued a Notice of Air Brake Program Completion form.

60 hours

plus 8 hours for Air Brake training

Students must have already completed the Class 1 Entry program to register for this course.

This course consists of classroom, in-yard and in-cab lessons. 

Once completed, drivers may attempt the Class 1 road test to receive a Class 1 licence, restricted to the province of Alberta.

Includes (17) in-yard and in-cab lessons conducted by driver training schools AFTER a student has received their restricted licence.  This training is focused on assessing the driver’s skills and targeting additional training where the learner requires it the most.  Following completion of this program, drivers will have the provincial restriction lifted on their licence and may operate across Canada. 

 In truck training - 1 on 1 with a licensed instructor
Pre-trip Inspection (under hood, inside cab, circle check, air brake inspection)
City and highway driving
Right & Left Turns
Lane Changes
Shifting Up/Down  (13 speed transmission)
Post trip Inspection
*Automatic and manual transmission available 

 A Class 3 driver’s licence permits the operation of any single motor vehicle with three or more axles 

 In truck training for students who already have their Class 1 or Class 3 license - 

1 on 1 with a licensed instructor for Class 1 or 3.  

Student can choose between manual or automatic training.  

The driver evaluation is completed by a senior instructor. 

The original evaluation will be provided to the student or employer.

 Payment is required to confirm your booking.  

We accept cash, cheque, debit, mastercard, visa, and e-transfer.  

There is a 3% processing fee on all credit card transactions.  

NOTE: Students will be charged for their full lesson if they cancel a lesson in under 24 hours notice as instructors need to be paid for their time.  

 Updated April 1 2025: 

 Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors (TEC) is committing $60 million over 3 years to the Class 1 Learning Pathway including offering incentives for employers to hire and train new drivers.

· The former DBTW Grant has concluded & is being replaced

· The new grant framework features 2 streams:

o The Employer Grant 

 o The Industry Advancement Grant 

 Payment is required to confirm your booking.  

We accept cash, cheque, debit, mastercard, visa, and e-transfer.  

There is a 3 percent processing fee on all credit card transactions.  

NOTE: Students will be charged for their full lesson if they cancel a lesson in under 24 hours notice as instructors need to be paid for their time.