Andy Transport offering free training for new drivers
SALABERRY-DE-VALLEYFIELD, Que. — Andy Transport has announced the opening of a new internal driver training center, which will train new drivers to obtain their Class 1 licences and then offer them employment immediately upon completion.
If graduating drivers stay with the company for a pre-determined amount of time, they’ll be reimbursed for all costs related to the training and internship, the company announced. Andy Transport says it’s the first Quebec-based carrier to offer such schooling.
“It may seem like a paradox, but while there is a shortage of truck drivers all over North America, new drivers have trouble getting hired. That’s why we have created a safe and structured one-stop shop for those who wish to enter the industry and join our company,” said Andreea Crisan, executive vice-president, Andy Transport.
The program has been in development since April when it welcomed its first group of truck drivers.
Training includes: theory, simulation lessons and on-road practice. Once drivers obtain their Class 1, they’re paired with an experienced driver-trainer. Next, if they meet Andy’s requirements, they’re hired and sent out on their own.
Andy Transport acquired a simulator in June to assist with the training.
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Hi! I have got my learner permit so I need to practice on the road and wanna be a member of Andy
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this is a great idea, they’ll have to screen the candidates well, but this will give Andy a leg up on recruiting
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I have my class 1 learner’s license and have my air brakes endorsement as well. I have also have done road training at a driving school here in BC. For unseen circumstances that didn’t work out for me, but my learners license is good till end of this September. So would this company be willing to train me and assist me in getting that license or can someone tell me what other companies in Canada offer similar training and assistance to get a class 1 license. I welcome any valuable input. Thanks.
Hi I am looking for long distance job I have 16 years on flat bed and one year on refer and van do you have any opening.
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I got learner class1.I want participate in training truck for getting class1 driving license, what can I do?
I live in Ontario but can move up in Montreal for getting Truck licence training AZ free
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I got learner class1.I want participate in training truck for class 1
I Agree with the team to train Andy Transport Transport offering my number is 4389217097 to get back my class 1 License in canada thanks
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Just want to know if the training goes back to normal with the situation right now?
That is right new drivers always have trouble in getting hired. I have my learner’s licence with airbrakes endorsement but I haven’t chosen a school yet. It need to have more women truck drivers. So back to the first topic there is a problem in hiring new drivers one day that problem will be fixed.
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you should do a DEP if you’re in Quebec. All the insurers require now a days to have 640 hours training or else you’ll end up like me bouncing from company to company and no one to hire you.
don’t bother with Andy, I’ve had lived a horrible experience, if they don’t like you they won’t call you back or even mention what the hell’s going on, if you get picked you will have to pay for the training lots of dollars and than stuck on a contract for at least a full year or you pay back for the training and looks like this is trendy nowadays for all of the carriers so be extremely cautious or else you will end up with large sums to pay back legally and no one give a damn about you.
I have my class 1 and I am looking for a job with no experience
I got class 1 licence 3 years ago but I have not much experience. How I can join your company ? Thanks
Hi my name is angel and I would like to start the processing of becoming part of your company as a truck driver. Im a hard worker and worked in trades for 15 years but would like to change and am ready and willing to learn to do what it takes to best the best asset to your company.
Hi,I’ve got my license class 1 for since 7 months ago,i ‘m looking job as hwy driver,i worked about 3 months in montreal for delivery,do you have opportunity for new driver?thanks.