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.

 This course has both classroom and practical components that will be delivered in three  learning environments: in-class, in-yard (around the vehicle) and in-cab (behind-the-wheel).  

Instruction hours are organized as follows:

 • 40.50 hours Classroom instruction

 • 15.50 hours of in-yard instruction 

 • 57.00 hours of In-cab training 

o Actual drive – 39.00 hours

o Off-road maneuvers – 18.00 hours 

• Total training hours – 113.00 

In addition, the student must complete the Alberta Air Brake Course. 

 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.  

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.  

Driving Back To Work Grant:

Unemployed Albertans have an opportunity to start careers as commercial truck drivers through the new Driving Back to Work Grant Program.

Unemployed Albertans can access funding to take the Mandatory Entry Level Training (MELT) program to earn a Class 1 driver’s licence.

This grant will help to fill an expected shortage of commercial drivers, forecast to be more than 12% by 2023, putting the province’s supply chain at risk. This grant supports Alberta’s Recovery Plan.

 Payment is required to confirm your booking.  

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

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.