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Trukademy Class 1 Driving Academy and Training School in Red Deer Alberta serves as the premier transport training and driver education school in (cities). Our Alberta Transportation Certified Senior instructors deliver Class 1 and Class 3 Driving instruction that follows the New Alberta Pathways Training Regulations and emphasize safety compliance.

We understand the challenges of embarking on a new career and have created one of a kind full service programs to suite all needs including flexible course schedules, 7 day a week classes, convenient evenings and weekend training, student loans, flexible payment plans and a commitment to every students success.

With locations Across Canada, a combined 13 years of Industry Experience and strong partnerships with Alberta Regulators and Licensing Standards Divisions you can Trust in us! Our local roots and family owned and operated business make embarking on a new and exciting career in a boombing industry that contributes billions to the Canadian GDP annually and offers a higher than average salary easier than ever.

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Why Choose Us?

Immediate Start Dates Available
Convenient Evening & Weekend Classes
Student Financing Options Available
Flexible Training Schedules to Fit Your Lifestyle
Earn Your Class 1 Licence in as Little as 4–6 Weeks
Career Support Including Resume Writing & Job Assistance
Trusted Training Backed by 15+ Years of Combined Industry Experience
Professional Class 1 Driver Training for Alberta Drivers

Advanced Driving Simulator Technology for Real-World Training
Proud Exclusive Vendor Partner for Manpower
Partnerships With Alberta Colleges Supporting the Path to Red Seal Trade Recognition
Safety-First Training Approach
Dedicated Compliance Department Ensuring Industry Standards
Convenient Office & Training Yard Locations in Red Deer and Calgary

Our Team

Our instructors are seasoned professionals with more than 40 years of intensive commercial truck driving experience under their belts. They are all certified by the Alberta Government Transportation licensing department and come with an impressive Road Test pass score. Combine that with proficiency imparting both theoretical and practical instruction, and you’re sure to receive top-notch truck driver training services in Alberta.

Whether you want to become a long-haul trucker or just need skills to get started in local deliveries, Trukademy Transport Training can help you succeed. For years, we’ve been the province’s trusted source for a comprehensive variety of driving lessons. We’re proud to say that our training school has graduated thousands of drivers across Canada—and you could be the next one!

Alberta Learning Pathways - Courses & Programs

Class 3 License Driver's Training

The class 3 training is up to 20 hours and includes air brakes. You can do it in a week or stretch it out over months up to 3 months.

With a Class 3 license you will be able to drive a single vehicle with three or more axles, or a vehicle with three or more axles towing a trailer with one or more axles (only if the trailer is not equipped with Air Brakes)

Curriculum includes:

New: Safety Practices
Hours of Service - Log Books
Pre & Post Trip Inspections
National Safety Code
Rules and Regulations
Vehicle and Load Documentation
Maintenance and Servicing
Driver Training - Practical Application
In-Class Instruction 8 hours
In-Cab Instruction – 12-16 (standard transmission)
In-Yard Instruction – 2-4.00 hours

Students will incur the following expenses:

Driver’s Abstract and License Class Change, both payable to Registry Office.

Admission Requirement:

18 years of age or older
Current Alberta Class 5 Driver’s license, no GDL restriction
Current driver’s abstract (within 3 months)
Physically fit

Class 1 License Driver's Training

1) Online portion of course you pay $250 directly on the Government of Alberta Website and it’s 40 hours then you take a written test at the Alberta Registry Office

Please Create your account using the following link.
Alberta.ca Account

Verify your account after creating it using your driving license, once created follow the instructions to enroll in the Course

Home | Class 1
Enroll in ENTRY LEVEL CLASS 1 ONLINE. Pay your $250 fees for the portal.
Then get started with your online modules. We offer Thursday in classroom help free of charge here in the Red Deer Academy for students needing extra help due to language barriers, technical help or other.

2) Core Learning Program 60 Hours (yard 13, classroom 4, in cab 43, airbrakes 8.5)

We cover Employment in the commercial driving Industry

Vehicle Components and Inspection
Rules and Regulations
Professional Driving Practices
Cargo Securement and Loss Prevention
Documents and Paperwork
Handling Incidents
Personal Health and Safety
Air Brake Training

After this you can take your class 1 road test to get a restricted class 1 license allowing you to drive within Alberta only.

3) Competence Building Program

After you complete your Class 1 knowledge and road tests to obtain a restricted class 1 license, you are eligible to enroll in the competence building program.

5 Modules

Employment in the commercial driving industry
Vehicle components and inspection
Cargo securement and loss prevention
Handling incidents
Professional driving practices

You don’t take another road test we as a licensed and certified training provider grant you your full north America class 1 after you complete your 17-21 hours with us cultivating deeper driving skills and knowledge.

Experience and Equivalency Program

40 Hours

Accelerated version of the core learning program. Drivers must also complete 8 hours of air brake training is the don’t have their air brake endorsement. To qualify for the EE program, Albertans must submit an application to Transport and Economic Corridors along with supporting documents.

TRUKADEMY RED DEER:

7947 Edgar Industrial Way,
Red Deer, AB T4P 3R2

Call Us: (403) 283-4024 reddeer@trukademy.com