Online Transportation Safety Training for Canadian Drivers & Fleet Operators
Canadian commercial drivers and fleet operators face some of the most complex regulatory requirements in the workplace safety landscape — spanning federal and provincial hours of service regulations, National Safety Code (NSC) standards, cargo securement requirements, and mandatory vehicle inspection obligations. True North Safety Certifications offers a comprehensive catalog of online transportation safety courses from Fleet Safety International, Danatec, and BIS Safety, covering everything from defensive driving and driver safety fundamentals to oilfield-specific programs and trailer securement. Browse by category below to find the course that fits your role and jurisdiction.
Fatigue Management for Supervisors & Drivers
$69.95
Fatigue is one of the leading contributors to workplace accidents, absenteeism, and reduced productivity — and it's entirely manageable with the right training. This 2-hour online course offers two tracks: one for drivers covering drowsy driving risks, fatigue law, sleep science, and fatigue strategies, and one for supervisors covering how to recognize fatigue in employees and implement organizational fatigue management strategies.
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Extreme Weather: Driver Training Series
$59.99
Fog, black ice, whiteouts, and high winds are facts of life for Canadian drivers — this online course covers essential techniques for safely operating a commercial motor vehicle in extreme weather conditions, including how to prepare, how different weather types affect vehicle handling, and when to pull off the road entirely. Practical driving safety training for all experience levels, from new drivers to veterans.
*Certificate valid for 3 years.
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Backing Techniques: Driver Training Series
$59.99
Backing accounts for a small fraction of driving time but a disproportionate share of the most costly — and sometimes fatal — trucking incidents. This online course covers the dangers of backing, steering principles, and proper procedures for straight-line, alley dock, sight-side jackknife, blind-side jackknife, and parallel parking maneuvers. Essential skills training for tractor-trailer drivers at any experience level.
*Certificate valid for 3 years.
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Accident Procedures: Driver Training Series
$59.99
When an accident happens, knowing exactly what to do in the first moments matters — this online course walks commercial motor vehicle drivers through the full accident response process, from immediate actions at the scene to documentation, insurance notification, and employer reporting procedures. Practical preparedness training for drivers at any experience level.
*Certificate valid for 3 years.
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North American Cargo Securement
$75.00
Comprehensive cargo securement training based on NSC Standard 10, approved by the Council of Ministers Responsible for Transportation and Highway Safety. Covers the history of the cargo securement standard, securement fundamentals, tiedown requirements, edge protectors, cargo placement, and optional commodity-specific topics including energy sector, logs, metal coils, paper rolls, concrete pipe, intermodal containers, and vehicles as cargo.
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North American Cargo Securement (Core Program)
$35.00
A condensed version of the full North American Cargo Securement Program covering NSC Standard 10 fundamentals — securement systems, components, securing devices, tiedown requirements, and cargo placement. Ideal for drivers and operators needing core securement knowledge without the commodity-specific modules.
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Daily Pre-Trip Inspection Training
$49.95
Mandatory pre-trip inspection training for commercial truck drivers covering under-hood inspection, walk-around inspection, air brake pre-trip inspection, and post-trip inspection procedures. Proper pre-trip inspections are required by law and help prevent costly roadside breakdowns.
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Air Brake Refresher
$49.95
Preparing for your Alberta Air Brake knowledge test at a registry, or simply due for a refresher? This 1.5-hour online course covers the full Alberta Air Brake curriculum across four sections — core content, interactive activities, and practice tests — letting you move through material at your own pace and revisit specific topics as needed. No final exam, but includes sample exams to prepare you for the registry test. Certificate of completion provided upon finishing the course.
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Oilfield Driver Safety Program
$75.95
Comprehensive driver safety program designed specifically for light duty and semi-trailer drivers working in Canadian oilfield and resource industry environments. Covers the SAFER System of defensive driving, adverse driving conditions, the most common collision types including wildlife, jackknife, and rollover, and an intensive fatigue management module covering fatigue recognition, journey management, and driver responsibility.
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Federal Commercial Compliance - CAN & US Regs
$299.96
Everything a Canadian commercial driver needs to stay compliant — this bundle combines four essential courses covering federal hours of service rules for both Canadian and US regulations, daily trip inspection requirements under NSC Standard 13, load securement standards, and weights and dimensions safety laws including permits and road restrictions. Comprehensive compliance training for commercial drivers operating across Canada and into the United States.
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Fundamentals of NSC Compliance
$284.99
Running a compliant commercial carrier operation in Canada requires more than safe drivers — this online course covers the administrative fundamentals of NSC compliance including Safety Fitness Certificates, insurance minimums, IFTA, prorate, safety program requirements, driver and vehicle file management, log book monitoring, carrier profiles, and NSC audit preparation. Essential training for fleet managers, safety officers, and anyone responsible for carrier compliance under Canada's National Safety Code.
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Professional Driver Improvement Course (PDIC) - Condensed
$69.95
A condensed professional defensive driving course built specifically for truck drivers — this 2 to 3-hour online program covers the SAFER System of defensive driving, six common crash contributors, backing collisions, jackknife situations, wildlife encounters, and drowsy driving.
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Professional Driver Improvement Course (Alberta)
$127.95
Government-approved Professional Driver Improvement Course for Alberta drivers. Successful completion qualifies participants for a 3 demerit point reduction from their Alberta operator's licence. Covers the SAFER System, adverse conditions, common collision types, fatigue, distracted driving, road rage, anti-lock brakes, skid control, and more. Minimum 6 hours as required by Alberta Government regulations. Alberta completion certificate mailed upon passing. Driver's licence information required at registration.
*3 Demerit Reduction
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BC Safe Driving: Distracted Driving
$49.99
Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of collisions on British Columbia roads — this 1-hour online course covers what constitutes distracted driving under BC law, the penalties for violations, and practical strategies to stay focused behind the wheel. Suitable for individual drivers and employer fleet safety programs in British Columbia.
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Defensive Driving Fundamentals
$79.99
This internationally recognized, award-winning defensive driving program has demonstrated up to 90% reductions in at-fault accident rates — built around the proprietary 5 Fundamentals of Defensive Driving. Covering advanced observation, hazard anticipation, space management, risk assessment, impairment and fatigue awareness, and vehicle control techniques, it's the premier defensive driving eLearning course for Canadian employers serious about fleet safety. Updated for 2020 with distracted driving, cannabis impairment, and driver fatigue content.
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Federal HOS - CAN & US Regulations
$109.99
Hours of service regulations are among the most complex compliance requirements for Canadian commercial drivers — this online course covers Canadian federal day and shift limits, deferral rules, sleeper berth provisions, cycle requirements, North of 60 rules, ELD requirements, log documentation standards, and the radius exemption, plus a full US hours of service module for drivers crossing the border. Essential compliance training for drivers, owner-operators, and fleet managers operating under federal transport regulations.
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Canadian Federal Hours of Service
$79.99
A focused 3-hour online course covering Canadian federal hours of service regulations for commercial drivers — including provincial regulation differences and practical log compliance guidance. Certificate and digital badge awarded upon completion. Drivers who also operate in the US should consider our Canadian and US Hours of Service course.
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Commercial Trailer Safety Training
$24.95
Quick, affordable trailer towing safety training for commercial drivers needing first-time or refresher training. Covers trailer and vehicle weights, trailer preparation, connection components, safe trailer driving techniques, and trailer towing regulations.
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Defensive Driving Condensed - Canada
$49.95
A condensed version of Fleet Safety International's full defensive driving program covering the complete SAFER System — Space, Attitude, Foresight, Eyesight, and Responsibility. Covers distraction, adverse conditions, common collisions, wildlife hazards, and fatigue. Ideal for drivers and fleet operators needing quality defensive driving training efficiently.
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Defensive Driving Condensed (French)
$49.95
La version condensée du programme complet de conduite préventive de Fleet Safety International, entièrement en français. Couvre le système SAFER, les collisions les plus courantes, la fatigue du conducteur, la faune et la conduite avancée. Idéal pour les organisations et conducteurs francophones. Environ 3 heures. Certificat disponible à la fin du cours.
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Alberta Provincial HOS (Bus / Van)
$44.99
Covers Alberta provincial HOS regulations specifically for school bus and passenger bus/van operators. Topics include the four duty statuses, work shift limits, mandatory time breaks, reduced rest provisions, co-driver requirements, form and manner requirements, the 160 km radius logbook exemption, and exemptions for adverse driving and emergencies. Approximately 45 minutes. Certificate upon completion.
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School Bus Inspections
$39.95
Covers pre-trip, on-road, and post-trip inspection procedures for school bus operators — a legal and moral obligation for all school bus drivers. Topics include under-hood inspection, engine start-up and interior checks, gauges, emergency equipment, exterior inspection, the Child Check-mate System, on-road checking procedures, and general maintenance.
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BC Safe Driving
$94.99
A comprehensive 3-hour BC defensive driving course developed with police, driving instructors, and driving lawyers — covering BC rules of the road, hazard recognition, distracted driving, emergency procedures, and driver attitude. Suitable for drivers with infractions, novice drivers, and employers managing fleet safety in British Columbia.
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Defensive Driving
$69.99
A practical defensive driving awareness course covering vehicle safety and maintenance, distracted driving, defensive techniques, collision avoidance, and winter driving preparation across six modules. Suitable for any driver looking to sharpen their skills and develop a safer, more proactive approach behind the wheel.
*Certificate valid for 3 years.
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Defensive Driving - 3 Demerit Reduction (AB)
$99.95
Alberta drivers looking to reduce their demerit points — this is the course. This 6-hour online defensive driving program is approved by the Alberta Government for a 3 demerit point reduction from your Alberta operator's licence. Covers the SAFER system, adverse conditions, common collisions, distracted driving, fatigue, and impairment. An 80% pass mark is required to qualify for the demerit reduction. Physical completion certificate mailed within 10 business days.
*3 demerit reduction
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Winter Driving
$50.00
Black ice, whiteouts, and slippery roads are facts of life for Canadian drivers — this online winter driving course goes beyond the basics to cover the six conditions affecting winter traction, skid recovery techniques, stopping and turning on slippery surfaces, tire selection, and vehicle preparation for winter conditions.
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Fatigue Awareness
$34.95
A quick, accessible 20-minute online awareness course covering what fatigue looks like in the workplace, how to manage your own fatigue, and how to recognize when a co-worker may be fatigued. Suitable for shift workers, night shift employees, industrial workers, drivers, and office workers — an ideal addition to new worker orientation or toolbox training.