Boost skills, safety, and confidence with proven online training for Canadian Class 1/A drivers.
About the Training
Online and Interactive
Multiple Languages
Accessible from Anywhere
Self-Paced Training
Simple for Employers
Highly Rated by Users!
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Why Consider
Commercial Driving Fundamentals?
A nationally standardized and CSC-endorsed program that improves driver skills, safety, confidence, and overall performance.
Class 1/A
Employers
Employers
Strengthen safety initiatives with certified training tailored for your drivers, enhancing customer satisfaction and trust.
Commercial
Driving Schools
Driving Schools
Leverage this training option to enrich your service portfolio and provide a valuable resume booster for your clients.
Drivers
& Job Seekers
& Job Seekers
Boost your skills, confidence, safety, and employability with a relevant, in-demand hiring credential.
Program Overview
This fully online program offers a dynamic and interactive training experience designed to enrich and expand upon existing driver training programs. It equips participants with the advanced skills and knowledge needed to thrive in today’s fast-paced commercial driving industry.
I. Certificate Courses
The certificate curriculum is comprised of six comprehensive modules designed to enhance essential Class 1/A driving skills, covering critical requirements and best practices for success. The interactive program helps keep students interested and engaged, with practical examples and continuous knowledge assessments throughout.
Defensive Driving
45 mins
Learn about the collision prevention formula, collision avoidance, the risks and consequences of distracted driving, and much more.
Navigating Urban Settings
60 mins
Learn about common city hazards, safety practices, merging, passing, and backing safely, sharing the road with vulnerable users, and much more.
Emergency Maneuvering
30 mins
Learn about intersection off-tracking, taking proper evasive action, tire blowout recovery, jackknife recovery, and much more.
Trip Inspections
30 mins
Learn about roadside inspection stations, driver inspections, and the pre-trip, enroute, post-trip inspections, and much more.
Hours of Service
30 mins
Learn about the impact of driver fatigue, increase your understanding of hours tracking, time periods, rolling cycles, and much more.
Speed Management
30 mins
Learn about speed management skills and behaviours, factors affecting stopping time and distance, air brakes stopping and much more.
II. Additional Courses
Participating organizations and individual drivers can choose to unlock nine additional value-add modules for a nominal fee. These courses dive deeper into in-demand safety and performance skills, helping drivers maximize the benefits of the CDF Certificate Program.
This course is relevant, meaningful, and impactful for commercial drivers. It offers valuable content that will instill confidence, refresh your current skills, and elevate you to a new awareness level.
Lynn Melo,
HR Administrator
HR Administrator
Getting Started is Simple
Employers, Drivers, and Job Seekers – follow these three simple steps to get started!
For Driving Schools, Career Centres, & Non-Profits, see the form below and our FAQ for info.
For Driving Schools, Career Centres, & Non-Profits, see the form below and our FAQ for info.
SELECT
Visit the CSC Training Portal and select the Commercial Driving Fundamentals course.
REGISTER
After selecting the course, follow the registration and payment steps.
LEARN
Activate the course for yourself and/or your employees and start learning!
The Canada Safety Council’s Work Safe Leader initiative recognizes those employers committed to advancing driver and road safety. First launched in conjunction with Driver for Hire Online Training, the program is now extended to eligible employers participating in Commercial Driving Fundamentals! Want to become a Work Safe Leader and enjoy all the benefits? Check out the FAQ!
Driving Schools, Career Centres, & Non-Profits
The CDF program offers discounted and group rates for qualifying driving schools, training organizations, and non-profits. Connect with us to see if you qualify.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
See below for some of the common questions asked, and contact us at the email
below if you have anything that is not covered here!
What is Commercial Driving Fundamentals Online Training?
Commercial Driving Fundamentals (CDF) is an innovative online training program spearheaded by the Canada Safety Council (CSC), designed to elevate safety standards for Class 1/A drivers across the nation. Developed in partnership with Bluedrop ISM, a leader in transportation training solutions, and funded by the Government of Canada’s Skills for Success Program
Simply complete the applicable employer or school/non-profit form on this page to connect with our team to get started!
Employers, drivers (and job seekers) can review, register, and access the on-demand the course on the CSC’s training portal. Employers can assign the training directly to their drivers with a click of a button!
How do I get started?
The course is available through the Canada Safety Council’s SkillsPass Training Portal. Go to the portal, select the Commercial Driving Fundamentals Online Training Course option. From here, your will be able to register as an individual driver/learner or an employer, confirm payment, and get started with the online training (or share with others in the case of an employer). Once completed, the learner will receive their digital completion certificate which will be stored and always accessible for viewing, printing, or sharing with employers via their registered account and unique SkillsPass Wallet.
How much does it cost?
The core six-module certificate training is available at the current price of $229 (plus tax) per person.* The nine additional value add courses are available to purchasers of the certificate program only, and at a cost of $50 each, or $37.50 in a bundle of three or more. If you were a partner during the pilot program between December 2024 and March 2026, contact us how to get a special discount code for the certificate training! If you are a non-profit, career services, or training organization looking to license the training for third party or group training, contact us using the form above the FAQ section for information and discounted rates.*Please note, pricing for the training may change at any time without notice.
How does the employer recognition program work?
The Work Safe Employer initiative, launched by the Canada Safety Council, recognizes employers committed to CDF training and advancing road safety. This no-charge program is open to Canadian Class 1/A employers who achieve CDF completion certificates for at least 70% of their registered drivers.
Recognized employers receive a package that includes a congratulatory letter, Work Safe Leader decals (physical and digital), and social media recognition from the Canada Safety Council and its partners.
Getting started is simple—register your company, share the training with your drivers, and once 70% complete the course, you’ll be eligible for Work Safe Employer recognition. Employers can then connect with the Canada Safety Council to initiate the designation process.
Who developed and endorsed the training?
CDF was developed by the Canada Safety Council in conjunction with Bluedrop ISM’s eLearning design team, subject matter experts, and curated content on safe driving, regulations, and customer service.
Do I need to have a Class 1/A license to take the training?
No. This training can be taken prior to or after your Provincial Class 1/A driving requirements have been met, and license has been obtained. CDF is NOT a substitute for obtaining an Provincially endorsed Class 1/A drivers license.
Do you have to complete the course all at once?
No, you can complete the training at your own pace! We do recommend that you try and finish the training as soon as you can after starting to maximize knowledge retention, and to make sure you earn your certificate fast!
How do I get back in to continue the training where I left off?
Drivers simply sign in to their secure SkillsPass account that they will have created prior to starting the training- HERE. Then, click ‘start learning’ on the course tile in the ‘To Do’ section to continue training.
How do I access my digital certificate once I complete my training?
To access, view, or share your completed certificate, simply sign in to your secure portal account HERE.
Contact
Canada Safety Council
Phone: 613-739-1535
613-739-1535
Fax: 613-739-1566
1020 Thomas Spratt Place
Ottawa, Ontario
K1G 5L5
Canada
Email Us
csc@safety-council.org
Phone: 613-739-1535
613-739-1535
Fax: 613-739-1566
1020 Thomas Spratt Place
Ottawa, Ontario
K1G 5L5
Canada
Email Us
csc@safety-council.org
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