Frequently Asked Questions
What primary services do you offer?
BC certified and non certified air brake courses.
MELT Program Class 1 as well as Class 3 truck driver training.
Driver evaluations.
Defensive driving.
Pre trip training and evaluation.
Code 20 heavy trailer training.
RV trailer backing and cornering practice.
What do you specialize in?
Trucking industry safety and training courses. We can use your premises and equipment or our own if you prefer.
What are the rates of your services?
Are you licensed and bonded?
Yes
What are your terms and conditions?
From ICBC: For Air Brakes
5.11.1 - Certification does not guarantee that ICBC will issue a Licence or Air Brake endorsement; 5.11.2 - ICBC may require a Certified Trainee to be retested by a Driver Examiner;
5.11.3 - ICBC will have access to the Trainees training and Assessment Records
In plain English, if you owe ICBC money, or have outstanding issues with ICBC, they have the power to not issue you a licence or endorsement. Regardless who you take training with.
Contact BC Transport Training by filling out the contact form for more information.
Schedule your certified or non certified air brake course today following the directions to the right.
Preparation for the air brakes course
Online Air Brake Course Preparation
Pick up a Driving Commercial Vehicle Manual from the government office or ICBC. Usually outside the entrance door free or download online to a separate device.
Register for the course by sending an email to airbrakestraining@gmail.com with your name, the course dates and the location in the subject line, before the start of the training as is first come first registered and paid.
Send an e-transfer to airbrakestraining@gmail.com
Have a pen and writing paper available.
Start time is 8:00 am PST.
Go to: airbrakes.co and read the FAQ section for further information and if you don't find the answer you need. Email Kevin Black at bctransporttraining@gmail.com, if you have any further questions.
What is the difference between certified and non certified?
Certified means you also successfully completed the practical training and this permits you to put the air brake endorsement directly onto your existing license.
Non certified works for most people as they are usually planning to upgrade their license to Class 1 or 3 after the air brake course.