VTS offers a variety of customized training programs to accommodate different levels of skills and the flexibility of private one-on-one hourly training or group instruction.
2.5 WEEKS Commercial Driver Training Course (Class 1 OR 3)
- 40 hours classroom
- 25 hours hands on in truck training & Road Test
- 25 hours observation in truck based on minimum 2 students
Classroom Training Includes:
- Orientation: Equipment Familiarization, Pre-Trip Inspection
- Air Brake Adjustment
- Hours of Service (Log Books)
- Defensive Driving
- Air Brakes System
- TDG (Transportation of Dangerous Goods)
- Tires, Wheels, Suspension & Chains
- Load Securement
- National Safety Code
- Trouble Shooting/Servicing
CLASS 1 & 3 HOURLY TRUCK TRAINING
- Pre-trip inspection, coupling, uncoupling, backing, rural, urban and highway driving will be covered in preparation for the motor vehicle road test.
- Responsible for making arrangements with the motor vehicle for road test (road test costs $56.60).
* We do not guarantee you a license and if extra training is needed, you can purchase extra hours at a cost per hour
CLASS 1 & 3 DRIVER/OPERATOR EVALUATIONS for
*Experienced & New Drivers* (4 Hours)
- Pre-trip inspection, coupling, uncoupling, backing, rural, urban and highway driving will be evaluated.
- A written report will be completed for your records.
- This provides a documented assessment of the driver/operators’ present ability and whether future training is required.
- This can be a valuable “Risk Management” tool in our liability driven society.
- Evaluations can provide an independent assessment of an individual’s ability for new hires or in house job competitions.
- Evaluations are also provided to companies seeking a skills assessment of an employee as part of a post-accident investigation to verify whether the individuals’ ability is at an acceptable level or identify that further training may be required.