P.O. Box 175
Yorkton, Saskatchewan
CANADA S3N 2V7

Phone: (306) 783-9103
Fax: (306) 783-4619

EMAIL: van.xpdc@sasktel.net

Van-X Professional Driver Centre provides programs designed according to the needs of the trainee, providing him or her with the training required to be a successful applicant.

The one and two week driver training programs are geared toward, but not exclusive to owners/operators (farm, construction, oil services, etc.) who require upgrading to an existing 1A license.

The three week driver training program is ideal for inexperienced drivers interested in pursuing work as a Professional Operator. With no experience necessary, this unique program, unlike most others offered in the province, will introduce the student to hands on city driving immediately. Hands on Driving continues each day through to the end of the three week driver training program. As SGI accredited trainers, we can take you from a 5A license to a 3A 1A Certified drivers during our intensive driver training course.

Items included in the program are:

  • City Driving
  • Highway Trips
  • Pre-Trip (Certified)
  • Brake Adjustment (Certified)
  • Coupling & Un-coupling
  • Air Brakes (Certified)
  • Log Books
  • Dangerous Goods

Driver Training is ultimately one of the most cost-effective means of producing better, safer, more productive and more dedicated drivers. Driver Training schools are an excellent resource for potential employers because the schools provide candidates who have been exposed to the basic principles of driving and who have shown interest in their work. However, it should be remembered that Driver Training schools should be seen as a means to an end and not as a substitute for on job training.

At Van-X, we are dedicated to keeping tractor-trailer training at its highest level. We are Saskatchewan's premier Upgrading Program. We have been in operation since 1967 and have always been located in Yorkton.

Our course is designed to upgrade experienced (3 axle) operators who are familiar with shifting in higher gears and are able to double clutch. We provide the practical experience and classroom theory needed to pass S.G.I. requirements for 1A vehicles.

Alternative training is available for those students who have some prior driving experience but are limited to single axle operation (5 speed or 5 & 2 transmissions).

The course runs Monday through to Friday. The classroom training covers a Certificate Air Brake Course, Dangerous Good Course and Vehicle Inspection Course (certificates upon completion). Driving trips begin Monday and involve 3 to 4 trips daily with hands-on wheel time. Our Yard instruction covers pre-trip inspections, coupling and uncoupling, as well as Air Testing. We also include in-service shop training, which involves brake adjustment, component checks and wind-off, all of which are done on the vehicles. Testing is held on Friday and is conducted by S.G.I.

We are associated with and regularly receive information from the:

IF YOU REQUIRE MORE DETAILS REGARDING ANY OF THESE PROGRAMS, PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CALL OUR SCHOOL AT (306) 783-9103 OR EMAIL US.

Driver Training Info | 1A Programs | What We Offer - Training Offered