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