Overdrive Truck Driver Training

Fantastic experience: I would 100% recommend Overdrive to anyone looking to get there 1A, really solid atmosphere in class and in cab, home cooked lunches provided, heated shop for learning pre trips and air tests plus a solid team of trainers and a shiny fleet of trucks

Fantastic experience: If you’re looking for training for your 1A, Dan, Kevin and Howard are going to be hard to beat. The training they provide was both positive and challenging at the same time, and where some other schools are known for yelling at their students (go read a few reviews if you don’t believe me), I found it refreshing to go to a school like Overdrive where you’re encouraged and supported from day one.

Fantastic experience: Great instructors, nice trucks and lunches were provided!

Fantastic experience: Awesome instructors! Awsome food! Awesome time! made alot of friends. The education that was given to me has set me up for success and I got to drive beautiful trucks

Fantastic experience: Went there for the 1 day A endorsment course. They were fantastic, definatley set you up to pass. Will go back for the 3A if needed. Highly recomend

Fantastic experience: I came into overdrive with no experience driving a semi and little to no experience driving stick. By the time I left 5 weeks later I passed the SGI test on my first try. Dan and Kevin were great teachers and seemed to care that I get my license just as much as I did. They are super easy to get along with and very easy going. I couldn’t recommend them enough!

Fantastic experience: Dan and Kevin are both experienced drivers seeking to train people to take pride in their driving and be worth sharing the road with. Being able to learn to back up b-trains around the yard was an added bonus that most schools don't have.

Fantastic experience: Best place you could go too! Great trucks, awesome instructors.

Fantastic experience: Wasn't even a customer of theirs and I called them with a truck related question. They were more than happy to help and did so cheerfully. A*

Fantastic experience: When I got my class 1 through an oilfield company it was: Go Go Go. I wasn’t taught properly. What I needed was a professional to walk with me - side by side through everything like: - How a truck works - How a truck and driver work best together - What companies who want to hire me are looking for - What to consider when driving someone else’s truck - Tips and tricks for getting out of binds - And most importantly how to get home safely to my family. Dan was that professional for me, and I’m forever grateful for the time, focus, and energy he put into training me the right way! I would trust Dan and his team with my life…because I already did.

Fantastic experience: I'll say it right away, I couldn't recommend this place enough for anyone trying to get a truck license. For me, I had Dan as my instructor to get my 3A license and I have nothing but good things to say about him. He's personable, very knowledgeable, and will accomodate in every way he can to see it through with you until you pass the SGI test. During the training, he is extremely patient and maintains a good vibe, but also gives great constructive criticisms on how you can further tune your technique, the man is a natural-born teacher. Not only that, but his wife, Lori, also makes home cooked lunches for the students which I was not expecting at all but it really showed these people go above and beyond to not only to train but to make it a great experience altogether. Awesome place, awesome trainers, and my absolute go-to suggestion for anyone looking for training!

Fantastic experience: The options are starting to be endless for training schools, so glad I went with Overdrive. I had Kevin as my driving instructor for most of the time. He’s very calm and patient. I’m not brand new to driving, but it was years ago I drove a tandem for my dad on the farm. So to learn how to drive a semi was interesting and took some work for me. I went from being in healthcare for 24 years to driving a semi. I’m still learning lots on the job but it’ll come eventually. This is going to sound cliché but if you want a school where you’re not just a number they know you by name, this is where you want to be. It’s such a laid back atmosphere you will get in the truck and start practicing your backing after a lesson. Dan (the owner) likes to talk and tell stories so the in class portion isn’t as painful I mean don’t get me wrong it’s still painful. I was successful in my final tests except my air. I had to go back and it was only silly little things that slipped my mind at the time of testing, that is so stressful at the end but it’s over quick. Thank you to Overdrive truck driver training school !!! Especially Kevin my driver instructor who I convinced to check out the Langham scale for educational purposes. Turns out they wanted to do a level 1 on our truck that day ! Bad idea hahaha so sorry My husband said that was a rookie mistake. The only constructive criticism I can give is I wish it was more organized as far as when to be there who’s starting when and Dans paperwork….but that is probably what gives it a small company feel so maybe don’t change that ! Dan stay the same looking for that paper on your desk and deciding the day of, who’s starting when. Thank you again so much ! I’m so excited to start my new career drivin that truck !

Fantastic experience: I passed my air brake endorsement exam with no points off on the first try. They are extremely helpful and knowledgable. Dan always made himself available to call or ask questions about anything!

Fantastic experience: You looking to get your 1A's? Than you came to the right place, here you'll find yourself becoming a brand new driver learning different techniques and skills on how to handle a truck. The instructor has a lot of patience with his students and has quite the character! Never a dull moment with Dan even when you think your wrecking his truck he will use those mistakes in making you a better driver. Most importantly his wife Lori is one of the nicest and sweetest ladies you'll find. She is willing to cook up a whole feast at lunch time for all the students! You will not be disappointed by her cooking. You wanna know how to become one of her favorites? Well I'll tell you right now you'll never beat me, but I'll let you in on a little secret. If you bring her a fresh bucket of milk from a dairy farm you'll be golden. Most importantly you will have a good time taking your 1A's and will learn the right way on how to drive the truck. So what are you waiting for? Give Dan a call and get your 1A's booked today!

Fantastic experience: Dan and Kevin are top notch instructors! Calm and patient they work there hardest to get anyone ready to be on the road! The quality of driving they help you develop is high calibre, and they care about there students on an individual basis. Not only do they want you to pass your sgi exams they try there best prepare you to be a strong and reliable employee ready for the industry! The years of experience that is shared between them allows them to share knowledge and skills far beyond what’s considered the basics and help you become a great driver right as you enter the industry! I couldn’t be happier with what I’ve learnt in both knowledge and skills. I %100 feel like I chose the best in picking overdrive to complete my 1A melt training! Thanks Dan, Kevin and Lori!

Fantastic experience: I would 100% recommend Overdrive. Dan is awesome, patient, hardworking, kind, friendly, and a wonderful teacher! He trained me on b-trains and 53feet van. Where another training school only have 53 feet trailers. The b- trains are a get Asset to Overdrive. When you finish the courses with him, you’ll be a safe truck driver, no matter what your background knowledge or information is! I would like to appreciate Lori, Dan’s wife, for the great homemade lunches she made for us every day! Which I was not expecting at all.

Fantastic experience: 100% recommend nowhere else that is better than this place Dan has treated everybody well and fair. Appreciated every moment that he help me and taught me no one and would ever done better than him. Definitely will have my future business.

Fantastic experience: Awesome place to get training. I cannot recommend them enough!

Fantastic experience: I would 100% recommend Overdrive to anyone who’s looking for a great place to learn truck driving! Dan, the instructor, is awesome, patient, hardworking, kind, friendly, and a wonderful teacher! When you finish the courses with him, you’ll be a safe truck driver, no matter what your background knowledge or information is! Moreover, I would like to appreciate Lori, Dan’s wife, for the great lunches she gave us every day!

Fantastic experience: This was a great place to get my 3A licence, I made an awesome decision to come here and meet Dan, one the most genuine guys you will ever meet and at lunch time his wife would make us great food, these are good people. Know I had never driven a semi truck and in one week Dan made me a good driver, I got my air breaks, I got my inspection done the first day we went for my test I passed, but my driven I messed up, I had to do it a few more times after that and I felt like I wanted to quit and do it in an auto trans instead of the manual trans, but Dan didn't let me, he said I could do it and he believed in me and finally I got it. THANKS DAN...

Fantastic experience: I would 100% recommend to anyone who’s looking to learn how to drive truck to train with Dan. Dan is a smart, kind, patient, and very skilled experienced driver who also is gifted in teaching. No matter what your background may be, Dan will be able to adapt to each individual and give you the necessary tools to pass your test and most importantly tips that will keep you safe once you get your license.

Fantastic experience: Dan is just straight up a great instructor. During the "in class" portion of the program he takes the mundane information from the sgi manual and manages to relay it in an understandable, and practical way. He often tells stories from his many years of being a professional driver, but they always served a purpose in helping to better your own truck driving skills. In the truck, Dan got me shifting and thinking in a different manner. He drove home the importance of progressive shifting and how that will bring up my fuel economy and save me from mechanical issues in the long run. He stressed a number of times that he wants to train people to be good operators, not just steering wheel holders. Dan's wife Lori also provided some amazing home cooked lunches during our training which i was not expecting! My favourite was the pork chops with mushroom gravy, mashed potatoes, and HOMEMADE apple sauce!! Could not believe it! Overall, a great experience. I highly recommend training with Dan at Overdrive!!

Fantastic experience: dan is best teacher his nacher to good. he is best trainer& friendly. Hard working for students .good environment .

Fantastic experience: Great coach, professional and nice!

Fantastic experience: Renewed SK class1A in 2008 . Excellent training and excellent staff. Quality and employability is a priority