Commercial Driver Training
The STA offers a variety of training courses created specifically for the commercial trucking industry.
A Proactive Industry Resource
Drivers are required to successfully pass certain courses in order to operate certain types of equipment such as long combination vehicles (LCVs) and haul some types of products, such as dangerous goods.
Other training courses help carrier companies and their drivers understand regulations that govern the trucking industry, such as Hours of Service and Cargo Securement.
The STA also offers customized training courses developed to meet the specific needs of companies. Every trucking company is different and requires education on different topics for different types of operations and the STA can create custom courses to ensure that all of the training needs of the company are met.
Training courses are offered in a variety of settings and locations throughout the province. The STA office at 418A McDonald Street in Regina has a training classroom where scheduled and customized courses can be held. On-site courses are also available.
Please note: Information on pages pertaining to our training, including and not limited to, course offerings, prices, prerequisites, and conditions, may be subject to change at any time.
Courses Offered
Cargo Securement Course
Commercial Driver Training
Safe practices while securing cargo can save money, jobs, and lives as well as prevent carrier profile infraction points.
Instructor-Led via Video Conference | One Day
Carrier Safety Plan Workshop (CSW)
Commercial Driver Training
The Carrier Safety Plan course is designed to help motor carriers develop, implement, and maintain a sustainable safety plan.
Instructor-Led via Video Conference | 2 days
Defensive Driving for the Commercial Operator
Commercial Driver Training
This course is intended to better enable drivers to recognize the potential dangers in the driving environment, to recognize hazards and critical objects and respond before they become emergency situations.
Instructor-Led via Video Conference | 1 day
Hours of Service with Logbook Guidance
Commercial Driver Training
This course is primarily based on Federal Hours of Service regulations, with notes regarding the variances within the Province of Saskatchewan.
Instructor-Led via Video Conference | 1/2 Day
Instructor Training
Commercial Driver Training
Instructor Courses are offered periodically. However, it is our policy to only provide these instructor courses and materials to employees of companies that are “CARRIER MEMBERS” of the STA. Additionally, if the company leaves the membership, instructor privileges will be revoked.
Instructor-Led via Video Conference | 1 day per course
Long Combination Vehicles (LCV)
Commercial Driver Training
Long Combination Vehicles (LCV’s) are also referred to as Energy Efficient Motor Vehicles (EEMV’s). This course was funded by the Canadian Trucking Research Institute (CTRI) of the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) and developed by the Alberta and Saskatchewan Trucking Associations.
Instructor-Led via Video Conference | One Day
New to Industry Safe Worker Program (WCB)
Commercial Driver Training
The New to Industry Safe Worker Course is designed to provide a combination of best practice guidelines, policies, and procedures to increase awareness and ensure the health and safety of new and experienced employees within the transportation industry.
Instructor-Led via Video Conference | 1/2 Day
Professional Driver Improvement Course (PDIC)
Commercial Driver Training
This course is designed for all drivers, regardless of the amount of time they have been involved in the transportation industry.
Instructor-Led via Video Conference | One Day
Resource Industry Driver Enhancement (RIDE)
Commercial Driver Training
The purpose of this course is to provide the resource industry, namely oilfield and forestry, and their professional drivers, sufficient training that is acceptable to the employers within the industry and the Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways and Transportation.
Instructor-Led via Video Conference | One Day
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Commercial Driver Training Registration Form
Download, complete and submit this form to register for Commercial Driver Training
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