Driver Training
Feb 26th 2009 | 9:26 am
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Driver Training
Hi all
I have been researching class 1 training companies across Canada and I am looking for some advice.
I have found 3 week courses for about $5000 at Donovans in Edmonton and a 12 week course at Castlegar MTI for about $14000.
The latter have said I will definately secure a job on completion of the course .
They have also stated that no-one will employ me to drive a truck if I pass my test in a short time with another company because of my lack of experience.
I am not expecting to find a job driving class 1 trucks from the start, I am perfectly willing to drive smaller trucks to gain experience and confidence.
What do you think
I have been researching class 1 training companies across Canada and I am looking for some advice.
I have found 3 week courses for about $5000 at Donovans in Edmonton and a 12 week course at Castlegar MTI for about $14000.
The latter have said I will definately secure a job on completion of the course .
They have also stated that no-one will employ me to drive a truck if I pass my test in a short time with another company because of my lack of experience.
I am not expecting to find a job driving class 1 trucks from the start, I am perfectly willing to drive smaller trucks to gain experience and confidence.
What do you think
Feb 26th 2009 | 9:45 am
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From: 9 years in the canadian trucking industry... Niverville MB
Re: Driver Training
Hi all
I have been researching class 1 training companies across Canada and I am looking for some advice.
I have found 3 week courses for about $5000 at Donovans in Edmonton and a 12 week course at Castlegar MTI for about $14000.
The latter have said I will definately secure a job on completion of the course .
They have also stated that no-one will employ me to drive a truck if I pass my test in a short time with another company because of my lack of experience.
I am not expecting to find a job driving class 1 trucks from the start, I am perfectly willing to drive smaller trucks to gain experience and confidence.
What do you think
I have been researching class 1 training companies across Canada and I am looking for some advice.
I have found 3 week courses for about $5000 at Donovans in Edmonton and a 12 week course at Castlegar MTI for about $14000.
The latter have said I will definately secure a job on completion of the course .
They have also stated that no-one will employ me to drive a truck if I pass my test in a short time with another company because of my lack of experience.
I am not expecting to find a job driving class 1 trucks from the start, I am perfectly willing to drive smaller trucks to gain experience and confidence.
What do you think
What truck driving expeirence do you have to date, where, with what and when. How old are you, where do you intend to live in canada..
Feb 26th 2009 | 9:53 am
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From: 9 years in the canadian trucking industry... Niverville MB
Re: Driver Training
And if that was no help look at the answers we gave you last time you asked last year
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=575597
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=575597
Feb 26th 2009 | 9:55 am
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Re: Driver Training
My Canadian Class One cost $1900 and took 2 weeks
But they dont teach you how to reverse (back up ) Super B's
But they dont teach you how to reverse (back up ) Super B's
Feb 26th 2009 | 1:06 pm
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Re: Driver Training
I don't know how it is in Canada but down here even after you take your test and pass you still have to have written proof of at least 2 years experience driving the same class of vehicle before they will employ you.
$5K for a driving course is a total rip off by the way
Why don't you just find a job driving small trucks (F350's or similar) the company may have some larger vehicles and be willing to put you through a test for larger vehicles after some time.
$5K for a driving course is a total rip off by the way
Why don't you just find a job driving small trucks (F350's or similar) the company may have some larger vehicles and be willing to put you through a test for larger vehicles after some time.
Feb 27th 2009 | 9:19 am
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Re: Driver Training
I don't know how it is in Canada but down here even after you take your test and pass you still have to have written proof of at least 2 years experience driving the same class of vehicle before they will employ you.
$5K for a driving course is a total rip off by the way
Why don't you just find a job driving small trucks (F350's or similar) the company may have some larger vehicles and be willing to put you through a test for larger vehicles after some time.
$5K for a driving course is a total rip off by the way
Why don't you just find a job driving small trucks (F350's or similar) the company may have some larger vehicles and be willing to put you through a test for larger vehicles after some time.
I will think about your advice and look into driving small trucks and working my way up to class1's before I spend a lot of money on training.
I appreciate the insight of professionals like yourself and kb33
Feb 27th 2009 | 9:54 am
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Mar 1st 2009 | 3:53 am
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Re: Driver Training
Talk about .."Dont know your ar$e from your elbow " 
Seriously mate hope all goes well or as done
Mar 1st 2009 | 4:19 am
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