Get Inside the Industry:
You will benefit from Rodgers extensive network within the trucking industry. We hold many consulting sessions and seminars for people all over the industry who want to keep informed of where the industry is going. Rodgers team members can take full advantage of all of these seminars for a full year, whenever they want, as often as they want. From seminars on the Highway Traffic Act to understanding the operation of an air brake system, your career will flourish through your detailed understanding of all aspects of the industry.
PROGRAMS OFFERED:
AZ Programs |
One-on-One
Driving Time |
In Class Theory |
Independent Homework |
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37.5 Hours |
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DZ Programs |
One-on-One Driving Time |
In Class Theory |
Independent Homework |
DZ Beginner |
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DZ Basic |
7.5 hours |
36 hours |
40 hours |
DZ Firefighter |
7.5 hours |
12 hours |
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The following “DZ” programs were designed for a wide range of students interested in obtaining their “DZ” diploma licence.
“DZ” vehicles such as dump trucks, gravel and garbage trucks can be difficult for an improperly trained driver to operate safely. These vehicles are awkward, make wide turns and brake a lot slower than a regular vehicle.
Students taking the “DZ” programs at Rodgers are taught the correct way to operate these vehicles. A pre-trip inspection is practiced daily and students are taught to trouble shoot their own vehicle. Driving techniques include backing around corners and into docking bays and the trainee is taught extensive use of mirrors.
With the exception of varying driving techniques, both the “DZ” and “AZ” programs consist of the following courses:
Defensive Driving
Drug & Alcohol Training Awareness
Air Brake Z Endorsement
Axle Weights
Pre-trip Inspection
Coupling/Uncoupling
Backing and maneuvering on the road
Log Book Maintenance
Transportation of Dangerous Goods
Load Security
C.V.O.R. Compliance & Maintenance
Hazard Perception
Border Crossing Trip Planning & Map Reading
At the end of the program and upon
passing the Ministry of Transportation Road Test,(Drive
Test) students will be issued a diploma and will be eligible
to drive any vehicle allowed under Ministry regulations
with a “DZ” licence.
Driving Instruction (hours as per course taken)
“Certification through Rodgers School of Transport Training Ltd. And Licensing by the Ministry of Transportation.”
· Pre-Trip Inspection
· Up and Down Shifting
· Starting and Stopping Vehicle
· Speed Control
· Gear Selection/Use of Clutch
· Traveling Uphill and Downhill
· Steering Methods
· Passing and Overtaking
· Light Traffic
· Freeway Driving/Multi Lane
· Docking – Spotting Trailers
· Signals, Turns, Lane Changes
· Docking Sight and Blind Side
· Heavy Traffic – Lane Changing
· One Way Streets
· Backing Straight and Serpentines
· Proper technique, (Square-out and Button hooking) Right, Left Turns
· Observation (Crosswalk, Railroad, Intersections) – Eye Lead Time
· Demonstrating Skills Acquired Through Classroom Instruction
COURSES AT RODGERS
| Air Brake "Z" Endorsments Certification through OSL |
| Air Brake Adjustment Certification through OSL |
| Log Book / Trip Planning |
| Border Crossing / Map Reading |
| Axle Weights / Load Security |
| Defensive Driving |
| Dangerous Goods / Hazardous Materials |
| Drug and Alcohol Training and Awareness Program |
| C.V.O.R Compliance and Maintenance |
Air Brake “Z” Endorsement (20 hours)
Certificate Course through Rodgers School of Transport Training Ltd.
In order to operate a vehicle with air brakes in Ontario, drivers must possess a “Z” endorsement to accompany their individual drivers licence. This comprehensive 10 hour course, approved and certified by the Ontario Safety League, in conjunction with The Ministry of Transportation, will provide drivers with the “Z” Endorsement that allows them to operate vehicles with air bakes. The course begins explaining in terms so everyone can understand the working of an air brake system and finishes with a practical lesson on examining the actual working apparatus of an air brake system.
For anyone who needs their “Z” endorsement, plans on getting into commercial driving or simply has an interest in mechanics, the Air Brake “Z” endorsement course is a fun, easily explained way to get started. Students participating in various programs (“AZ” & “DZ”) will have this course included in their program prices.
U.S. Daily Log – Border Crossing – Map Reading – Trip Planning (5 hours)
Certificate Course through Rodgers School of Transport Training Ltd.
The comprehensive Rodgers training course covers it all. This in-depth course will teach you the the proper way to fill out forms like bills of lading, interact with compliance and enforcement officials, find the shortest route from point A to point B, preserving fuel and getting your load to your customer safely and on time.
Drug and Alcohol Training and Awareness Program (4 hours)
Certificate through Rodgers School of Transport Training Ltd.
This course complies with the U.S. Federal Regulation Guidelines that, as a professional driver you will face in the industry.
Defensive Driving Course (8 hours)
Certificate Course through Rodgers School of Transport Training Ltd.
An interesting unknown statistic is that of all the accidents in which a commercial vehicle is involved, only 12% are the commercial vehicles fault. However, even though the non-commercial vehicle was at fault, could you have avoided the accident?
Collisions still affect your insurance regardless of who’s at fault, and people are still going to see your company’s truck jackknifed on the roadside or in the ditch. Frankly, does it matter who’s at fault? Public opinion of commercial drivers is low enough as it is, why make it worse through poor driving habits.
One of the common ailments amongst commercial drivers is that most motorists don’t know how to drive in the vicinity of trucks. You can’t teach other drivers to drive around your truck, but we can teach you to drive around other drivers.
The Defensive Driving Course teaches the fundamentals of defensive driving. Current techniques in foreseeing hazardous events, dealing with aggressive drivers, driving in hazardous conditions and how to act in case of an emergency are just a few of the multitude of topics covered in this comprehensive course.
This course will teach you the basic requirements for transporting hazardous materials and dangerous goods.
You will examine the history of why this act was implemented, loading procedures, placarding, cargo documentation, shipper’s responsibilities, carriers (drivers) responsibilities, emergency procedures and much more.
Commercial Vehicle Operator’s Registration Safety and Maintenance (4 hours)
Certificate through Rodgers School of Transport Training Ltd
As a professional driver with a commercial licence, you have a CVOR driver abstract and you will work under your company’s CVOR as well. This detailed course is meant to improve your understanding and knowledge as to how a CVOR works and it’s importance to you, the driver, as well as the company you represent.
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE CORPORATE CONSULTING SERVICES
- Industry and Fleet Training and Testing
- Carrier Contract Training
- Training Program (School) – Refresher
- Defensive Driving
- Z Endorsement and Refresher
- Air Brake Adjustment
- MTO Audit preparation (C.V.O.R.)
- Dangerous Goods (New Format)
- Hours of Work
- Border Crossing Seminars
- Signing Authority
- Drug and Alcohol Training Awareness Program
- Safety Training Seminars
Rodgers School designs and provides specialized transportation programs for companies seeking custom instruction in many areas. Training programs can be conducted on-site or at our schools and are provided by Rodgers certified instructors. Areas of Training include:
- Pre-trips
- Dangerous Goods (new format)
- Backing
- Accidents / Breakdowns
- Drug and Alcohol Training Awareness Program
- Extreme Driving
- Hazard Perception
- Defensive Driving
- Hours of Work
- Air Brake Adjustment
- Z Endorsement Courses
- HTA / FMCSR Regulations
- Map Reading / Trip Planning
- Satellite Use
