Commercial Driver Training
ASTA Safety & Transport Training is proud to offer Class 1a and 3a training
All our Commercial Driving courses have both classroom and practical components that will be delivered in three learning environments: in-class, in-yard (around the vehicle), and in cab (behind-the wheel), the 12 Week Program has a 100 hours Supervised Work Experience component with a Carrier.
Advanced Class 1a (12 Weeks) $11500.00
Exceeds the Mandatory Entry Level Training (MELT) Standard
90 hours Classroom instruction including 8.5 hours of airbrake learning
35 hours of in-yard (around the vehicle) learning
65 hours of in- cab (Behind the Wheel (BTW) learning
130 hours Observation time
Total in school training hours – 320 hours
100 hours Supervised Work Experience (SWE) with Carrier
Total Training Hours - 420.00
Basic Class 1a (6 Weeks) $7900.00
Meets the Mandatory Entry Level Training (MELT) Standard
45 hours Classroom instruction including 8.5 hours of airbrake learning
35.00 hours of in-yard (around the vehicle) learning
60.00 hours of in- cab (Behind the Wheel (BTW) learning
100.00 hours Observation time
Total Training hours – 240.00
Class 3a (3 Week) $3900.00
25.00 hours Classroom instruction including 8.5 hours of airbrake learning
10.00 hours of in-yard (around the vehicle) learning
25.00 hours of in- cab (Behind the Wheel (BTW) learning
60.00 hours Observation time
Total training hours – 120 hours
Short Courses:
Airbrakes
Defensive Driving (DDC) Approved for points with PEI Highway Safety
Professional Driver Improvement Course (PDIC)
Pre trips
Load Securement
Backing
Hours of Service
Our Facilities:
We are located in Slemon Park PE where we have our training room, truck yard and driving range.
Our Instructors:
All of our instructors have years of experience in the field. And are licensed by the PEI Department of Education and Lifelong Learning and PEI Highway Safety
They know the training you need to be successful.
They care about you, and want you to succeed.
Come for a tour:
We can arrange a tour of our trucks and training range , you can even hangout with our instructors to get a feel for the training.
ASTA is a Member of:
· PEI Private Training Schools
· PEI Construction Association
· Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association
· Canadian Society of Safety Engineering
Contact us:
Alvin Smith
Owner &
Training Coordinator
alvin@astasafety.com
902 206 0122
10 Slemon Park Drive
Slemon Park PE