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Make $'s sitting on your butt! Sound good? NorthThompson Driving School can help get you there.
Instructing courses in Class 1, 3, Air Brake & Driver Evaluations.
Do you learn better hands on? Don't want to spend hours sitting in a classroom? Want a relaxed atmosphere? Then we're the ones for you. NorthThompson Driving School has a step by step teaching method so that you never feel overwhelmed as you gain confidence.
At NorthThompson Driving School we offer a variety of courses to suit your needs offering a One Stop Cost for the Class 1 Truck Driver Long Program, which includes 20 hour Air Brake course and assessment, written knowledge test fee, 74 hours truck driver training plus ICBC 2 hour Class 1 driver road test fee. All of our courses are One on One with the instructor, you get to drive the very first day out. Our training is all in and around the truck, hands on training, in a quiet town.
LADIES want to be a truck driver with your mate? Feel more comfortable being taught by another woman? We can do that too.
NorthThompson Driving School is located in Clearwater, B.C., we offer at no extra charge (free) accommodations for out of town students. For our students we have a comfortable two bedroom basement suite in a quiet part of town close to all amenities, fully furnished.
NorthThompson Driving School is a certified Air Brake facility.
Some of the procedures taught are:
Vehicle familiarization
Air Brake
Full pre trip inspection
MOUNTAIN driving techniques
Grade shifting techiniques
Brake check procedures
Chaining procedures
COURSES
#1
The Class 1 Truck Driver Long Program gives students 76 hours of truck driving experience, where the student will learn all the various aspects of truck driving that he/she will need to know to become a competent and safe truck driver. This includes performing a complete pre-trip inspection, proper shifting and grade shifting techniques, vehicle handling, collision avoidance, chain up and brake check. Also included in the truck driver long program is the 20 hour Air Brake theory and assessment and the 2 hour Class 1 driver road test. Students will receive practical, hands on training by an instructor licensed with the Motor Vehicle Act. After completion we can offer job placement. The course + Air gives you a 96 hour course. Course length, approximately 1 month. A valid Class 1 learners permit is required for this course. Free Accommodations.
This Class 1 truck driver program includes one on one instruction driving on a variety of roadways, such as mountain, highway and city driving. Ensuring the student to be well prepared to take the Class 1 driver road test.
#2
Class 1 truck driver Medium Program. Gives you enough hours in the truck to qualify to apply to the companies that we have job placement with. A total of 62 hours. Focusing on mountain driving, pre-trip and other important driving aspects. This course includes ICBC Class 1 driver road test fee, (free) accommodations for out of town students. Air Brake endorsement can be obtained at the same time for an additional $170. course length approximately 3 weeks. A valid Class 1 learners permit is required to take this course.
#3
The Class 1 truck driver Short Program or the Class 3 program gives the student 32 hours of truck driving experience. Focusing on mountain driving, pre-trip and other important driving aspects. (Free) accommodations for out of town students. Air Brake endorsement can be obtained at the same time for an additional $170. course length, approximately 2 weeks. This course is a good program for those who already have their Class 3 license and would like to upgrade to a Class 1. A valid Class 1 learners permit or Class 3 learners permit are required prior to the course selected.
We also offer: Driver evaluations as well as customizing a course to suit your specific needs. Refresher lessons and Air Brake endorsement. We run Air Brake courses once a month call for our next dates.
At the end of all courses the student will receive certificates for license class and/or air brake.
A small deposit is required at time of registration to hold a spot for you, this is deducted from the base cost. For a list of our course fees contact us.
NorthThompson Driving School
PO Box 243
Clearwater, B.C. V0E 1N0
250-587-6466
fax 250-587-6102
Toll Free: 1-866-521-6466
info@norththompsondrivingschool.com
Our Promise
NorthThompson Driving presents a variety of Professional driving courses designed to meet your individual needs and expectations of professionalism. We are committed to safety and education in the transportation industry. Learning in a quiet relaxed atmosphere as you gain confidence and skill. Our experience drives us.
Our Motto
"Gearing for your Success"
About Us
Lynn Kenyon owner of NorthThompson Driving School began her career as an over the road operator in November 1999. She and husband Don drove as a team throughtout the states and Canada. Lynn took her instructor course in Vancouver. Between the two of them they have almost 50 years of safe truck driving experience.
Don Lee has over 39 years of accident free driving experience. He began driving truck at 16 and has driven gravel trucks with pups, lowbeds, grain trucks, flat deck, log trucks, B-train & A-train as well as heavy equipment.
Don took his Instructor training in Vancouver and taught for a couple of companies before Lynn started up their school. He also took the Instructor training for Air Brake, the following year NorthThompson Driving School became a facility for Air Brake Assessment. Don and Lynn have an easy relaxed teaching method, making students comfortable from the start.
Lynn and Don live on an acreage in Clearwater, B.C.
What students have to say about us:
Well taught and precented Air Brake Course. Several of our members have gone through their courses.
Clearwater Fire Protection, Clearwater, B.C.
This Course has been beneficial to me as Don has been a great instructor with lots of patience and a relaxed atmosphere. I was pleasantly surprised at the amount of defensive driving Don incorporates into his one on one lesson. The Accommodations are nice, clean and very adequate. Lynn also is a very capable and friendly instructor who knows her position well. I would recommend this driving school to anyone.
Mark, Lac La Hache, B.C.
Well done air brake course. Thorough and simple, no surprises on the ICBC written test because of the information covered and quizes in the course.
Duncan, Barriere, B.C.
Highly recommend NorthThompson Driving School, professional, knowledgeable and very patient. I was able to ace both the air pretrip and the road test. Great accommodations, clean, quiet and very private. Very good airbrake course, very clear.
Mac, Mission, B.C.
Instruction through NorthThompson Driving School was well done. Don has loads of patience and is very knowledgeable about trucking. I've been working since I finished the course. Highly recommend this school.
Jim, Clearwater, B.C.
The people of NorthThompson Driving School are great people, very helpful and professional. The instructor was patient, knowledgeable and very easy to get along with. Accommodations were very nice, way nicer than a dorm or hotel room. All together my experience with this school was very positive and I would and have recommended this driving school to friends.
Lenard, Williams Lake, B.C.
Great course, relaxed place to learn. They made me feel welcome and at ease.
Kenny, Quesnel, B.C.
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Updated: May 26, 2008