Training Solutions

This course provides drivers with the necessary skills to find and apply required information in the TDG Clear Language Regulations. Specific topics address identifying dangerous goods, locating information in Schedules 1, 2, and 3, determining the accuracy of shipping documents, determining whether different goods can be transported together, choosing the proper safety marks, identifying safe handling and loading procedures, and locating information in the ERG.

Online learning content is equivalent to one full day classroom course. Course concludes with a knowledge exam to validate learning. Upon completion, participants will be certified to handle, transport, and offer DG for transport.

This course discusses the impact that hazardous materials can have when in the wrong hands, and gives drivers an overview of how they can protect their vehicle from potential hijacking or theft when hauling these materials. The module also outlines six major areas where drivers must pay extra attention to security, the steps to take in each situation, and what to watch for.

Online learning content is equivalent to one half-day classroom course. Course concludes with a knowledge exam to validate learning.

This course covers the Regulations for Hours of Service in Canada. An outline of the regulations is provided along with a detailed examination of the correct procedure for filling out daily logs, including sleeper berth and other exceptions. The importance of pre-trip planning and inspection is also discussed.

Online learning content is equivalent to one half-day classroom course. Course concludes with a knowledge exam to validate learning.

This course covers the Regulations for Hours of Service in both Canada and the United States. An outline of the regulations is provided along with a detailed examination of the correct procedure for filling out daily logs, including sleeper berth and other exceptions. Examples for both Canada and the United States are used throughout the course, along with comparison charts to highlight the differences between the two countries. The importance of pre-trip planning and inspection is also discussed.

Online learning content is equivalent to one full day classroom course. Course concludes with a knowledge exam to validate learning.

This course provides an overview of the basic cargo securement principles covered by the North American Cargo Securement Standard (Canadian NSC Standard 10 and 49 CFR 393.100 & 393.136), and is based on Techni-Com's Practical Cargo Securement manual. This module focuses specifically on flatbed applications.

Online learning content is equivalent to one full day classroom course. Course concludes with a knowledge exam to validate learning

This course provides an overview of the basic cargo securement principles covered by the North American Cargo Securement Standard (Canadian NSC Standard 10 and 49 CFR 393.100 & 393.136), and is based on Techni-Com's Practical Cargo Securement manual. This module focuses specifically on cargo van applications.

Online learning content is equivalent to one full day classroom course. Course concludes with a knowledge exam to validate learning.

This course provides an overview of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System 2015, specifically for transportation industry workers. Topics include employee rights & responsibilities, hazards and pictograms, supplier & workplace labels, and Safety Data Sheets. A comparison of WHMIS and TDG is also included, highlighting how the two standards work together.

Online learning content is equivalent to one full day classroom course. Course concludes with a knowledge exam to validate learning.

This course introduces participants to FMCSA's Compliance, Safety, Accountability progam (formerly Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010), explaining the program background, Operational Model, the 6 BASICs and Crash Indicator, weighting, and interventions. The Safety Fitness Determination and Pre-Employment Screening program are also discussed.

Online learning content is equivalent to one half-day classroom course. Course concludes with a knowledge exam to validate learning.

This course will give safety-sensitive employees a comprehensive overview of drug and alcohol testing, including the effects of drugs and alcohol, the testing processes, the types of results, as well as the consequences of a positive test.

Online learning content is equivalent to a 4-hour classroom course. Course concludes with a knowledge exam to validate learning.

This course will help supervisors identify unsafe behaviour that may be due to drugs or alcohol, document that behaviour and manage the reasonable suspicion testing process.

Please note: This course is designed to be taken after the Drug and Alcohol Testing Overview module to comply with FMCSA regulations time requirements.

Online learning content is equivalent to a 4-hour classroom course. Course concludes with a knowledge exam to validate learning.

This course focuses on safe handling and transportation of food for drivers. A review of the Food Safety Modernization Act, best practices for hygiene, trailer preparation and inspection, and tips for monitoring cargo during the trip are provided.

Online learning content is equivalent to one half-day classroom course. Course concludes with a knowledge exam to validate learning.

This course discusses security awareness while transporting goods across the border and how to use security inspections, through the context of C-TPAT and PIP. Best practices for making the trip across the border are also discussed.

Online learning content is equivalent to one full day classroom course. Course concludes with a knowledge exam to validate learning.

This course discusses the process and best practices for properly inspecting a tractor-trailer. Sections include a review of the regulations and inspection report, best practices for each individual inspection point on the tractor and trailer, and a repeatable process for identifying and documenting defects.

Online learning content is equivalent to one full day classroom course. Course concludes with a knowledge exam to validate learning.

This course provides an overview of tractor-trailer defensive driving practices, outlining the conditions that affect every driving situation, the factors contributing to collisions, and the fundamental rules of defensive driving. Topics include speed and space management, intersections, turning, lane changes, backing up, and dealing with adverse conditions.

Online learning content is equivalent to one full day classroom course. Course concludes with a knowledge exam to validate learning. The individual topics of this course are also available in standalone format for refresher or post-incident usage.

This course looks at the principles of defensive driving, specifically applied to safe operation in winter weather. Topics discuss equipment preparation and maintenance, identifying and adjusting for adverse winter conditions, handling emergency situations, and additional precautions for mountain driving.

Online learning content is equivalent to one half-day classroom course. Course concludes with a knowledge exam to validate learning.

This course provides a foundation for fuel efficient driving, outlining the factors that influence fuel efficiency (both in and out of a driver's control) and driving habits that maximize efficiency.

Online learning content is equivalent to one half-day classroom course. Course concludes with a knowledge exam to validate learning.

Produced in partnership with ATBS Canada, and based on ATBS Canada's Owner Operator Business Manual, this course explains fundamental business concepts as they apply to Owner-Operators. Topics include fixed and variable costs, vehicle leasing vs. purchase, time management, operating and reserve accounts, and considerations when signing with a carrier.

Online learning content is equivalent to one full day classroom course. Course concludes with a knowledge exam to validate learning.

Produced in partnership with Trans Canada Chiropractic, this course focuses on the cornerstones of a healthy lifestyle - sleep, diet, and exercise. Topics discuss fatigue, sleep apnea, nutrition, weight management, illness and injury prevention, specifically as they relate to truck drivers. Examples of simple exercise routines designed for the road are also included. The individual topics of this course are also available in standalone format.

Online learning content is equivalent to one full day classroom course. Course concludes with a knowledge exam to validate learning.

Produced in partnership with Trans Canada Chiropractic, this course focuses on fatigue and sleep. Topics discuss healthy sleep, signs of fatigue, and sleep apnea, specifically as they relate to truck drivers.

Online learning content is equivalent to one half-day classroom course. Course concludes with a knowledge exam to validate learning.

Produced in partnership with Trans Canada Chiropractic, this course focuses on diet and exercise. Topics discuss nutrition, healthy eating, and weight management, specifically as they relate to truck drivers. Examples of simple exercise routines designed for the road are also included.

Online learning content is equivalent to one half-day classroom course. Course concludes with a knowledge exam to validate learning.

Produced in partnership with Trans Canada Chiropractic, this course focuses on preventing illness and injury. Topics discuss common germs and viruses, the importance of proper handwashing, tips for avoiding back injuries, and safe lifting, specifically as they relate to truck drivers.

Online learning content is equivalent to one half-day classroom course. Course concludes with a knowledge exam to validate learning.

This courses discusses best practices to follow when drivers are involved in an incident, including appropriate behaviour, securing the vehicle, assisting the injured, and reporting.

Online learning content is equivalent to one half-day classroom course. Course concludes with a knowledge exam to validate learning.

This course provides an overview of the main types of distraction faced by drivers, including the three sources of distraction. The four states of mind that lead to distraction and the dangers of handheld and hands-free devices are also discussed.

Online learning content is equivalent to one half-day classroom course. Course concludes with a knowledge exam to validate learning.

This course provides an overview of safe practices for lift truck operation. A discussion of requirements for safe operation in different situations is supplemented with a look at lift truck regulations, common hazards, descriptions of lift truck components and maintenance requirements.

Online learning content is equivalent to one half-day classroom course. Course concludes with a knowledge exam to validate learning.

This course explains the different classes of fire and their specific dangers. It looks at safe workplace practices that will prevent a fire from occurring, as well as the steps to take in the event of a fire, both in the warehouse and on the road. The correct operation of a fire extinguisher is also discussed.

Online learning content is equivalent to one full day classroom course. Course concludes with a knowledge exam to validate learning.