In Class Seminar Content ...

This seminar is conducted by an Ontario Safety League certified Instructor, totaling 12 hours. It will introduce students to the air brake system of a tractor trailer combination providing them with the theory and expertise to understand characteristics of airbrake systems, brake system operating demands and airbrake compliance. Students will learn how to conduct an inspection of an airbrake system identifying defects, problems and abnormalities. They will learn to conduct functional tests of the airbrake system to be able to indicate whether a vehicle is in a compliance with safety regulations or if defective conditions are present in the system.

The Air Brake Adjustment module will give students knowledge of how the air brakes on a vehicle can be adjusted to operate within the rules.
Air Brake Manual is supplied by us.

*This program does not require approval under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005

This seminar will cover what procedures will be conducted at the inspection stations. How the student should conduct themselves. They will also have the knowledge and familiarity to decipher the Commercial Vehicle Inspection Report.

*This program does not require approval under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005

Student will learn the importance and understanding of preplanning their trip. This seminar will cover the importance of vehicle preparation, document preparation, fueling tips, layover locations, route planning and obstacles, traffic and weather conditions avoidance.

*This program does not require approval under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005

This seminar is designed to give the students the knowledge and the ability to demonstrate all issues regarding safety and regulations. Students will learn how to determine correctly and safely the load that is being transported. The seminar also includes how to properly tarp loads and security.

*This program does not require approval under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005

This seminar will give students the tools to safely figure out the capacity of a vehicle combination and the allowable tire and axle weight.

*This program does not require approval under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005

This seminar will give students the knowledge and tools of what to expect when entering U.S. It will also cover re-entering Canada pertaining to an inward manifests, load clearance, laws, brokers, rules for personal entry, documents requirements, and how to complete a fast pass application form.

*This program does not require approval under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005

This is a very important seminar for the student. This seminar will cover driver requirements that are required by the Transportation Dangerous Goods Federal Regulations and the Ontario Dangerous Goods Transportation Act and consequences for non-compliance.

Students will learn to understand various classes and packaging groups oh hazardous materials and the rules that apply to handling and hauling dangerous good. They will learn how to respond safely if an incident or spill occurs and to protect themselves and others. They would also learn to correctly handle shipping papers and maintain security when hauling hazardous materials.

*This program does not require approval under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005

This seminar will allow students to have the knowledge and insights to prepare themselves for safe driving in all conditions. They will learn proper professional driving techniques that they can apply to good driving habits.

Some topics will include; seeing and being seen, having heightened awareness, managing speed and having the right attitude.

This seminar will also cover the importance of safe winter driving. It will give the students the right tools and confidence to adjust their driving safely and looking for signs of dangerous conditions.
NOTE: Students will be supplied with the Professional Driver Improvement seminar Manual and EYE ON Defensive Driving Booklet.

*This program does not require approval under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005

This seminar will focus on the importance of properly recording hours of service. Students will learn the hours of service rules in the Highway Traffic Act and Regulations in Canada and the U.S. This knowledge will give students the skills to obey theses rules and understand the legal requirements for hours of work. It will also cover how to fill out log books and documents needed when out on the road.

*This program does not require approval under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005

This will allow students to have the knowledge and understanding of what documents are required when out on the road.

*This program does not require approval under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005

This seminar will give students the confidence and skill to properly hookup and unhook a trailer.

*This program does not require approval under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005

This seminar focuses on the importance of a pre-trip inspection. Students will be equipped with skills, knowledge and practice to thoroughly and efficiently inspect their vehicle for safety.

*This program does not require approval under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005

Students will learn how to effectively adjust the position of the 5th wheel and bogies.

*This program does not require approval under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005

This seminar will give the students the proper skills too confidently back a tractor trailer combination.

*This program does not require approval under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005

Students will be equipped with skills, knowledge, and practice to efficiently and safely manage a tractor and trailer combination under all kinds of traffic, road and weather conditions.

*This program does not require approval under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005