Class 3 Driver Training

GPRC Continuing Education offers a variety of training options for individuals want to obtain their Class 3 licence.  

A Class 3 licence in Alberta is a driver’s licence that allows you to drive large trucks, sometimes with air brakes. It is really all about the axles. If there are 3 or more axles you are looking at Class 3 licence or Class 1 or 2 depending on the vehicle. A Class 3 is a professional commercial operator’s licence that you would only get if you wanted a job in the driving industry. 

With a Class 3 licence in Alberta you can drive:  

• any motor vehicle that the holder of a Class 5 licence may drive  
• a single motor vehicle with 3 or more axles  
• a motor vehicle with 3 or more axles that is towing a trailer with one or more axles (if the trailer is not equipped with airbrakes)  
• a Class 2 or 4 type vehicle without passengers (bus, taxi, ambulance)  
• a Class 1, 2 or 6 vehicles as a learner only  

Examples of vehicles include: 

• a dump truck  
• a tandem axle straight truck  
• water truck  
• vacuum truck  
• pump truck  
• mixer (cement) truck  
• large flatbed or tow trucks  
• garbage and front-load trucks  
• lugger or roll-off trucks  
• larger road-rail vehicles 

You cannot drive a vehicle that:  

• can seat more than 15 people including the driver  
• transports passengers for hire 

To learn more about what a Class 3 licence is and the steps to obtain it, please visit our Professional Driver FAQ page. 

Career Opportunities
With a Class 3 licence, you can get a job in the oilfield, with private contractors and cities or towns.  

You can also drive a small bus, taxi or ambulance with no passengers as well as a transport cab. This might be helpful if you work in a yard or mechanic’s shop and need to test drive the vehicles. 

Training Packages

Class 3 Gold Package
Silver curriculum plus (see below): 
• Cargo Securement     
• Hours of Service & Fatigue Management 
• In truck one-on-one instruction** (6 additional hours) 

Fee: $3950 
 
Class 3 Silver Package  
• Air Brake Endorsement 
• Oilfield Driver Awareness 
• In Truck one-on-one instruction** (16 hours) 

Fee: $2950 

Training packages do not include fees associated with the Class 3 licence written test or road test. 

Registration
Registration can be completed by phone at 780-539-2975, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

Program Requirements 
All students must possess a valid Class 5 Alberta licence with the GDL removed, Air Brakes (Q Endorsement) and applicable written test completed prior to starting in-truck training. 

Courses in the 'Class 3 Driver Training' category

• Air Brakes (Q Endorsement) - AIR01
• Cargo Securement - LDS01
• Hours of Service & Fatigue Management - LOG01
• Oilfield Driver Awareness - GDI01