The Importance of an Air Brakes Course

Jerit Justin • January 8, 2021

In order to drive a truck that has air brakes in Ontario, the MTO requires that drivers get an air brakes endorsement on their licence. To achieve this they must first pass a knowledge and practical exam. Trukademy’s Air Brakes Course gives students the knowledge they need to pass this test and receive their air brakes endorsement from the Ministry.

More importantly however, the knowledge that they gain from our Air Brakes Course will help them to operate air brakes safely and identify potential problems with their vehicle’s air brakes system.

Furthermore, when you receive your air brakes certificate, you will have more job opportunities open up to you in the trucking industry.

Why choose Trukademy for your air brakes course?

At Trukademy, we prepare our students for a fulfilling career in the trucking industry. Our MTO approved Air Brakes Course will give you all the necessary knowledge that you need for safely operating a vehicle’s air brakes system. We will cover everything from pre-trip inspection, to driving in traffic, to parking.

The course consists of a combination of classroom training as well as hands on training in which you will have the opportunity to inspect air brakes on real vehicles and gain experience driving these vehicles and operating the air brakes systems.

Using the latest in technology, our instructors will prepare you for your certification exam by teaching you the components of an air brakes system, how to safely operate them, and how to spot minor issues before they become major problems.

Our expert instructors have years’ of experience in the trucking industry and will pass their knowledge on to you so that when you graduate from the course, you will be ready to pass your air brakes endorsement test and be qualified to accept a job in the trucking industry.

Trukademy makes getting your air brakes certification easy and convenient.

In addition to offering you some of the best air brakes instruction available, Trukademy makes learning easy and accessible by offering flexible scheduling options as well as a range of financing options. If you are ready to take the next step in your trucking career, consider enrolling in our Air Brakes Course today.

Contact us today to learn more.


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