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Entry Level Professional Truck Driver Training Program

Introduction about the Program:

Barnala Driver training Academy is devoted to provide excellence in truck training and driving programs. Students are trained in all the necessary skills and techniques required for entering the truck and transportation profession.

BDTA provides a blend of theory and practical training in Entry Level Professional Truck Driver Training Program for optimum learning and to obtain the desired results. After successful completion of this course, trainees can assertively enter into the trucking industry.

Topics covered in Program:

Introduction to Trucking Industry
System Controls
Vehicle Controls and Systems
Basic Controls
Vehicle Inspections
Shifting
Backing and Parking
Coupling and Uncoupling
Recognizing and Reporting Malfunction
Crossing the Border
Accident Procedures
Customer Service

Vehicle Weight Management
Emergency Maneuvers
Handling Cargo and Cargo Documentation
Trip Planning
Transportation of Dangerous Goods
Skid Control and Recovery
Special Rigs
Preventive Measures and Maintenance
National Safety Code
Canada Labour Code
Personal Health and Safety
Public Relations and Employer-Employee Relationships

Program Plan

Total Training: 244 Hrs

Theory: 80 Hrs.

Practical (Observation and Training): 160 Hrs.

Testing with MPI: 4 Hrs.

Pre-requisites of the Program:

Minimum 18 years of age and 21 years for the USA
Valid class 5 driver’s license with Class 1 authorized Instruction Permit and Air Brake Authorised Instruction Permit or ‘I’ endorsement
Driver’s Abstract
Criminal Record Check

Program Schedule:

Offered full time only
The batch starts every 3 weeks

Entry Level Training