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Mandatory Entry Level Training (MELT) for Commercial Drivers in Canada

April 4, 2019

By 2020, Canada plans to implement Mandatory Entry Level Training for all commercial truck drivers. Learn what you need to know about MELT from our experts at Valley Driving School.

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Getting Paid in the Trucking Industry

March 21, 2019

Thinking Of Starting A New Career In Truck Driving? Learn More About What You Can Expect To Get Paid As A Truck Driver!

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Our Top 5 Women In Transport

March 7, 2019

As we celebrate Women's History Month, we take a look at our top 5 favorite women in transportation. From stunt drivers to CEOs. Join Valley Driving School in celebrating women around the globe.

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Sharing The Road With Rigs

July 12, 2018

Semis, Big Rigs, Trucks; whatever you call them, they are a consistent part of your roadways. Learn more about how you can safely share the road with these monsters!

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Staying Healthy as a Professional Driver

May 17, 2018

Long haul trucking can be the perfect career choice for those who love the freedom of the open road, and the opportunity to make our own hours.

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How to Be a Safe and Valuable Company Driver

March 8, 2018 | By Samantha Strong

As a driver employed by a trucking company, drivers can leave work at the workplace, and there is little commitment to the start-up costs associated with being an own owner/operator.

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Oversize Loads: Safety and Legality on the Road

November 30, 2017 | By Samantha Strong

Stay safe by learning some of the necessary regulations, permits, etiquette, and visual cues that signal an oncoming oversize load.

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What You Need to Know About National Safety Code Logbooks

October 12, 2017 | By Samantha Strong

All reputable drivers and owner/operators in the province of British Columbia have had to adhere to the national standards supported by provincial regulations as part of the updated National Safety Code Program since April of 2013, when the code was reviewed to improve commercial vehicle safety in BC.

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7 Skillsets You Must Have For Commercial Truck Driver Jobs

September 14, 2017 | By Samantha Strong

Driving is a massive part of trucking, yes - but that’s far from the gist of driving truck. There’s a lot an eager student can learn about being a truck driver, and it doesn’t always start behind the wheel.

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