Does Truck Driver Training Meet the Needs of the Industry? - Introduction

Sep 18, 2026

Truck driver training is assessed for how well it matches industry requirements, drawing on reported crash factors such as driver error, poor driving technique, speed misjudgment, and unsafe following distance. The material reviews medical, vision, written, and practical testing components and entry-level training structures, including classroom, in-yard, and behind-the-wheel delivery. It also summarizes mandatory training programs and stakeholder feedback across Canadian provinces, focusing on perceptions and standards evaluation.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages20

Reading Time50 min

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Introduction

Evaluation of truck driver training standards

Stakeholder feedback and revision process

Methods and data collection

Does Truck Driver Training Meet the Needs of the Industry? Jennifer Malkin Introduction 55% 87% Truck drivers at fault for single-and multi-vehicle crashes 1 At-fault crashes due to driver error 1 Poor driving technique 2 Driving too fast for road conditions 1,3 Following other vehicles too closely 1,3 Misjudging the speed of other vehicles 1 1. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The Large Truck Crash Causation Study [Internet] . 2007 [cited 2019 Apr 18] . Available from: [https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/safety/research-and-analysis/large-truck-crash-causation-study](https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/safety/research-and-analysis/large-truck-crash-causation-study)analysis-brief 2. Hanowski RJ, Hickman JS, Wierwille WW, Keisler A. A descriptive analysis of light vehicle-heavy vehicle interactions using in situ driving data. Accid Anal Prev [Internet] . 2007 [cited 2019 Apr 18];39:169–79. 3. Mayhew DR, Simpson HM, Beirness DJ. Heavy Trucks and Road Crashes [Internet] . 2004 [cited 2019 Apr 18] . Available from: [http://tirf.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Heavy_Trucks_Report.pdf](http://tirf.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Heavy_Trucks_Report.pdf) Introduction 4 Medical exam 5 Vision exam Written test Practical test Air brake endorsement Older than a certain age 4. Blank Canada Map-Free Printable Maps [Internet] . [cited 2019 May 25] . Available from: [https://printable-maps.blogspot.com/2009/07/blank-canada-map.html](https://printable-maps.blogspot.com/2009/07/blank-canada-map.html) 5. Truckers Training Canada. How to Get Your Truck Driver License in Canada [Internet] . [cited 2019 Apr 18] . Available from: [http://truckerstrainingcanada.com/truck-driver-license-canada/](http://truckerstrainingcanada.com/truck-driver-license-canada/) Introduction 4 Mandatory entry-level training program 6 Provincially-approved provider 103.5 hours of instruction Classroom component In-yard component Behind-the-wheel component 4. Blank Canada Map-Free Printable Maps [Internet] . [cited 2019 May 25] . Available from: [https://printable-maps.blogspot.com/2009/07/blank-canada-map.html](https://printable-maps.blogspot.com/2009/07/blank-canada-map.html) 6. Government of Ontario. New mandatory training for Class A driver’s licence applicants [Internet] . 2019 [cited 2019 Apr 18] . Available from: [https://www.ontario.ca/page/new-mandatory-training-class-drivers-licence](https://www.ontario.ca/page/new-mandatory-training-class-drivers-licence)applicants?_ga=2.127483343.335561993.1555613276-2100453385.1549064032 Introduction | | AB8 | SK9 | MB 10 | ON 6 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Hours | 113 | 121.5 | 121.5 | 103.5 | | Approved Provider | | | | | | Classroom | | | | | | In-yard | | | | | | Practical | | | | | 4. Blank Canada Map-Free Printable Maps [Internet] . [cited 2019 May 25] . Available from: [https://printable-maps.blogspot.com/2009/07/blank-canada-map.html](https://printable-maps.blogspot.com/2009/07/blank-canada-map.html) 6. Government of Ontario. New mandatory training for Class A driver’s licence applicants [Internet] . 2019 [cited 2019 Apr 18] . Available from: [https://www.ontario.ca/page/new-mandatory-training-class-drivers-licence](https://www.ontario.ca/page/new-mandatory-training-class-drivers-licence)applicants?_ga=2.127483343.335561993.1555613276-2100453385.1549064032 8. Government of Alberta. Mandatory Entry-Level Training for Class 1 and 2 driver’s licences [Internet] . [cited 2019 Apr 18] . Available from: [https://www.alberta.ca/mandatory-entry-level-training-for-class-1-and-2-drivers](https://www.alberta.ca/mandatory-entry-level-training-for-class-1-and-2-drivers)licences.aspx 9. Government of Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan Introducing Mandatory Minimum Training Requirements For Commercial Semi Drivers [Internet] . 2018 [cited 2019 Apr 18] . Available from: [https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2018/december/03/semi-truck-driver-training](htt

FAQs

Which crash contributors are highlighted in the material?

The material highlights at-fault crashes linked to driver error, poor driving technique, driving too fast for conditions, following too closely, and misjudging other vehicles’ speeds.

What training and testing components are described?

It lists medical and vision exams, written and practical tests, and entry-level training elements delivered through classroom, in-yard, and behind-the-wheel instruction.

What is the purpose of the stakeholder and perception work described?

The purpose is to examine long-haul truck driver perceptions of current training protocols and to capture stakeholder feedback used to revise training regulations.

Sep 18, 2026

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