Course Info

Arnold Bros. Transportation Academy is committed to excellence in training Class 1 Professional Transport Drivers. Our skilled, dedicated instructors provide a non-threatening, positive learning environment as well as provide our students with the specialized skills and abilities needed to excel as Highway Transport Industry Professionals. We are proud of our program and eager to see you succeed in your new career.

Arnold Bros. Transportation Academy will provide you with instruction in the following:

Introduction to the Trucking Industry
Customer service
National Safety code
Control Systems
Hours of Service
Vehicle Inspections
Vehicle Systems
Basic Controls
Shifting
Backing and Parking
Coupling and Uncoupling
Visual Search
Crossing the Border
Canada Labour Code
Space Management
Speed Management
Night Driving
Extreme Driving Conditions

Hazard Awareness
Emergency Maneuvers
Skid Control and Recovery
Accident Procedures
Sliding Fifth Wheels and Tandem Axles
Trip Planning
Transportation of Dangerous Goods
Handling Cargo & Cargo Documentation
Personal Health & Safety
Preventive Maintenance
Special Rigs
Public Relations and Employer-Employee Relations
Recognizing and Reporting Malfunctions
Passive Railway Crossings
Communication

Benefits of attending Arnold Bros. Transportation Academy:

Small Classes
Certified, Licensed Instructors
Professional Truck Driver Institute of America based Curriculum
Tax Deductible Tuition

The Entry Level Professional Truck Driver Training Program is offered on a full time 240/320 hour basis. Training comprises of 80 hours classroom instruction, 60 hours "Behind the Wheel", 20 hours "Pre-trip & Air Brake" instruction and 80/160 hours observation.

Total fees will be $8400.

We appreciate the opportunity to present our comprehensive program to you and demonstrate its proven effectiveness.

The current course schedule:

March 8, 2018 - May 4, 2018
April 23, 2018 - June 19, 2018
June 6, 2018 - August 2, 2018
July 20, 2018 - September 18, 2018
September 5, 2018 - November 1, 2018
October 19, 2018 - December 17, 2018
December 4, 2018 - February 6, 2019
January 24, 2019 - March 21, 2019
March 8, 2019 - May 6, 2019

Dates subject to change without notice.

Eighty hours observation time with 2:1 student to instructor ratio at the discretion of the Academy.

Air Brake training and Class 3 training are also available.

For more information regarding the Entry Level Professional Truck Driver Training or a customized training program, please contact Bruce Weimer, Senior Instructor and General Manager at bweimer@arnoldbrosacademy.com.

Customized Class 1 and Customized Class 3 Training

Please contact the Academy for a consultation and details. The Academy welcomes the opportunity to discuss options with all clients.

The Academy occupies facilities at 739 Lagimodiere Blvd.

Registered as a Private Vocational Institution Under the Private Vocational Institutions Act.
Licensed as a Driving School under the Highway Traffic Act.