Class 3

After a night spent camping in the high mountains of Colorado, we found ourselves packing

DRIVER TRAINING PROGRAM

Duration: 32 Hours

This 32-hour driving course addresses the correct and safe operation of a Class 3 tandem/tridem acle truck preparing the student to work in various fields including gravel truck, vacuum truck, garbage or recycling trucks and many more areas.

32 hours Class 3 driver training (highway truck).

Training will be in a full size highway tractor with an 18 speed road ranger style transmission and/or in simulator.

The student will learn the timing of shifting up and down, the art of observation, road position and pre trip inspection along with other details in preparation for their road test at the Motor Vehicle Branch.

Certified Air Brake Training (7 hours)
This course also Includes the date of the road test through ICBC

Cost: $4,000

Extra costs to the student:

Air Brake Endorsement

prior to starting the cab training ...........(included)

Motor Vehicle Branch Air Brake written test.....$15.00

Motor Vehicle Branch Class 3

Learner's License.................................................$15.00

Road Test Fees: Class 3.......................................$50.00

Licensing Fee.......................................................$17.00

Medical Form Processing Fee............................$28.00

BC Medical Examination.........................Approx. $130.00

(depending on your doctor's fees)

Note: ICBC written Air Brake Test must be written and passed before the road test or within 90 days of completing the Air Brake Endorsement course, whicever comes first. If a student fails the written exam three times the Air Brake Course must be repeated at students' cost.

Prerequisites

Students are responsible for accommodation needs and meals during their training.
Students are responsible for travel requirements to and from Taylor's office.
Additional truck and/or instructor training will be billed at an hourly rate.
A schedule of lessons with the appointed times will be given to each student in advance.
24 hour cancellation notice is required to avoid being charged for missed lessons.
Missed lessons will be billed at an hourly rate.
Students are to be at the school or appointed pick up point 15 minutes prior to the lesson.
Students must bring gloves and coveralls to all lessons unless previously discussed with the instructor.
Students are responsible for the regular cleaning of coveralls.
At no time are the gloves or coveralls to be worn in the cab of the trucks.

Additional Requirements

Learners License (must obtain before in-cab training)
Valid Drivers License (Class 5 or better)
Completed Medical Check (prior to or after road test)
Drivers Abstract
Safety Gear: Coveralls, Gloves, and Safety Glasses

Please note: training equipment may not be exactly as shown.

Course prices are subject to change without notice.