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Alberta Air Brake Program
Available every Sunday. Call us for dates!
Get a Q endorsement on your driver’s licence
$200
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.
Class 1 Core Learning Program
$6400
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.
Class 1 Competence Building Program
$2000
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.
Class 3
10 Hours of in vehicle training and the 2 hour truck rental for student road exam.
$1560
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 Vehicle Hourly Refresher
1:1 Training with a certified instructor.
$120 per hour
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.
Driver Evaluation or Assessments
All assessments are 2 hours in length.
$250
The driver evaluation is completed by a senior instructor.
The original evaluation will be provided to the student or employer.
Payment Plans
Please contact us for further information.
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.
Government Grants
Alberta Transportation is offering the Employment Pathways Grant
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.
Eligibility
To upgrade to a commercial licence you must:
- have a full Class 5 driver’s licence
- be a least 18 years old
Knowledge Tests at an Alberta Registry
Students will need to take a drivers knowledge test for both Class 1, Air Brakes, and Class 3.
The Class 3 knowledge test can be taken at any time.
The Class 1 knowledge test can only be completed after the student has successfully completed the theory portion of the course.
Students will also be required to take a knowledge test after completing the Alberta Air Brake Program.
The fee for the knowledge test is approximately $20 at the registry. You can only take one attempt per day. You will need to bring acceptable ID.
Pay Bright by Affirm
Experienced Instructors
Our experienced instructors are committed to helping you succeed. They have years of experience in the trucking industry and are dedicated to providing you with the guidance and support you need to achieve your goals.
Flexible Schedules
We offer flexible schedules to accommodate your busy life. Our goal is to make your training as convenient as possible.
Affordable Tuition
We believe that everyone should have access to quality training, which is why we offer affordable rates.