SAFETY & TRAINING
Professional driver training
drive your career further
Are you ready to take your 1A training beyond the basics? At Custom Courier, we go beyond the Mandatory Entry-Level Training (MELT) program with our cutting-edge safety and training courses designed to elevate your skills, confidence, and career.
Our programs are crafted to not only meet but exceed industry standards, providing you with advanced techniques, real-world experience, and the state-of-the-art tools needed to succeed in the competitive transportation industry.
Why Choose Our Programs?
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advanced techniques
Master techniques that go beyond MELT, including Professional Driver Improvement Course (PDIC), defensive driving, Hours of Service (HOS), and load securement.
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real-world scenarios
Train with experienced instructors who bring real-world scenarios into the classroom, preparing you for every situation on the road.
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State-of-the-Art Equipment
Gain hands-on experience with the latest simulator technology, bringing your training to life in a safe, controlled environment.
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Comprehensive Safety training
From hazardous material handling to emergency response, our in-depth safety modules cover every aspect of safe driving.
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Career Advancement
Enhance your resume and open doors to more opportunities with certifications and training recognized across the industry.
What's included?
Simulator Driving Experience
Focused on practical skills, helping you gain the confidence to handle any road challenge.
Interactive Workshops
Stay ahead of industry trends with workshops on best practices.
Personalized Coaching
Benefit from one-on-one coaching tailored to your strengths and areas for improvement.
Certification
Earn advanced certifications that showcase your commitment to safety and professionalism.
driver training packages
New hire training
Practice and assess your Class 1A driving skills in our hyper-realistic simulator. Approximately 90-120 minutes of driving time.
Rural Highway (Free Drive Warm-Up)
Backing Up (Level 3)
Lane Changes
Merging onto Expressways
Rural Highway (Driver Evaluated)
Angle Parking (Level 5)
Skid Prevention and Control
Driving a loaded truck up and down hills (Shifting practice)
Experienced Driver Training
Practice and assess your advanced Class 1A driving skills in our hyper-realistic simulator. Approximately 90-120 minutes of driving time.
Rural Highway (Free Drive Warm-Up)
Backing Up (Level 6)
offset backing, left and right tight quarters
Merging onto Expressways
Turns evaluation (level 4)
Angle Parking (Level 5)
Skid Prevention and Control
expressway - critical of driving violations (scored)
standard 10 cargo securement
2 hours with in yard training, exam and certification.
Application
General Performance Criteria
Requirements for Cargo Securement Systems
Tiedowns
Front End Structures
Cargo Types:
Dressed Lumber, Metal Coils, Paper Rolls, Concrete Pipe, Boulders, Intermodal Containers, Vehicles as Cargo, Roll on/Roll off and hook lift containers
Working Load Limits (WLL)
Manufacturing Standards
Troubleshooting and Required Knowledge Subjects
Learn valuable tools to minimize down-time and maximize efficiency on the road.
Fluids, binders, straps
Weights and Dimensions
Preparing for Winter Driving
Driver Fatigue
Dunnage
Yard Safety
Effective Overhang
Sliding the Axles
Trip Planning, trip inspections
Chains vs. Straps (when and where to use each)
TDG by Truck
3-hour classroom instruction, exam with handbook and certification for 36 months.
Classes 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Shipping Names & Documentation
Use of Tables
Mixed Loads
Safety Marks
MOC/MOT
Initial Isolation
Emergency Contact
ERAP
Incident Reporting
Exemptions, Responsibilities
Special Provisions
Segregation Table
ERG
Release Reporting
Hours of Service
1 hour classroom instruction aimed at maximizing driver productivity and compliance within legal hours of service.
Cycles
Mandatory Off-Duty Time
Daily Off-Duty Time
Cycle Reset 36 or 72 Hour
Inspections
Adverse Driving Conditions
Daily Logs
Distribution and Retention of Daily Logs
Personal Conveyance
Yard Move
Sleeper Berth
Driving Time
Re-cap
Driver Scenario Situation Examples
PDIC
3-hour course with exam and certificate. Instruction time split between the classroom and the simulator.
Attitude, Image and Public Relations
Driver Fitness, Fatigue & Alertness
Hours of Service
Vehicle Inspections
Airbrake Overview
Defensive Driving Techniques
Passing, Following and Stopping
Backing
Determining Preventability
Off-Highway Driving
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Don’t miss out on our comprehensive safety and training packages designed to take your career to the next level.
Whether you’re a new driver or a seasoned professional, our tailored courses will provide you with the skills and certifications you need to succeed.
learn more about our training programs and reserve your spot:
Our Instructor
Our lead instructor is certified in:
- TDG (Dangerous Goods)
- Saskatchewan Trucking Association “Train the Trainer”
- LCV (long combination vehicle)
- PDIC Instructor
- Standard 10 Cargo Securement
- 30 years of trucking experience in oil/gas, super-b, cattle liner, dry van, reefer, flat-deck, grain trailers, cross border, and interprovincial hauling.
Join Us Today!
As an employer, you have already made a large investment with your drivers, let us help you benefit from that investment!
Join Custom Driver Simulation Training and be part of a new generation of safe, skilled, and successful drivers.
We are your one stop shop for professional driving simulation training!
Darrell Palchinski
Ghost Transportation Services
Asset Manager
Ghost Transportation Services, has been working with Custom Driver Simulation Training (a division of Custom Courier Co. Ltd.) for some time. We have found the simulator training to be a good and useful tool in developing our least experienced drivers with skills in backing up, with winter driving, and in defensive driving.
The simulator also helped us with identifying other areas of concern with all our drivers; for example: any legal issues with speed control, passing emergency crews, or passing through construction zones. The simulator also identified areas for improvement with our drivers in areas like fuel economy and efficiency.
Triphina M. Wirth
SaskPower
Safety Solutions Specialist, Health and Safety
Custom Driver Simulator was able to accommodate and customize training to suit our very specific needs. The team is very receptive and helpful and our employees found that the content was relevant to the work they do. As well our employees say that the facilitator was knowledgeable and demonstrated expertise. Overall our employees have enjoyed learning on the simulator and have increased their skills.
Darrell Palchinski
Ghost Transportation Services
Asset Manager
The best thing I like is the fact that this training can all be done without exposing anyone to injury or harm, and damaging any property or equipment. I would recommend the simulation training for anyone that is looking into getting their commercial driver’s license for the first time or for help in skill development.
One of my drivers made a comment, “I can push the envelope to get a feel of what would happen without any real consequences.
frequently asked questions
What can the simulator teach new students or Class 1A drivers?
The Virage VS600M simulator can be used to teach brand new students all the elements that would be taught in a traditional Class 1A course. The simulator is capable of measuring and evaluating new and experienced drivers to determine whether the driver has strengths or weaknesses in all aspects of their driving.
What are the biggest benefits of learning how to drive Class 1A trucks on a simulator?
Safety: Students/drivers are able to to learn the basics on the simulator before they get in a real truck. Just imagine not having to worry about grinding gears, hitting another vehicle or person while learning the basics.
Gain Confidence and Reduce Anxiety: Students are able to gain proficiency and learn the proper techniques before getting into a real truck.
Is the simulator a recognized training tool for training Class 1A drivers in Saskatchewan?
The simulator has been recognized as a supplemental training tool, but has yet to be recognized by the governing body to be included in the MELT (Mandatory Entry Level Training) program.