PTTAC, Bluedrop to roll out truck trainer accreditation program
Article written by trucknews.com
The Professional Truck Training Alliance of Canada (PTTAC) and Bluedrop ISM are launching a long-term strategic partnership to develop and roll out a national industry endorsed truck trainer accreditation program.
The 10-hour online accreditation course will be branded under the PTTAC banner and delivered asynchronously via Bluedrop’s SkillsPass platform, according to a news release.
PTTAC is committed to having truck driving recognized as a skilled Red Seal trade. This accreditation program aims to complement existing provincial certification and a trucking school’s internal training, by establishing a national industry endorsed standard for truck driving instructors.
The course content will serve as a review of essential elements, covering all the competencies outlined in the new National Occupational Standard for Instructors (NOS-I) developed by Trucking HR Canada. Key topics include foundational skills, delivery techniques, and core practical instruction elements such as teaching vehicle inspection procedures and coupling/uncoupling.
The development of the course is tentatively scheduled for completion by March 31, 2026.
“The driver training industry is at a pivotal moment, and PTTAC is leading the charge to elevate the quality and consistency of instruction nationwide,” Don MacDonald, PTTAC chairman said in the release. “Our partnership with Bluedrop ISM is foundational to this goal, enabling us to deliver a comprehensive, industry-backed accreditation via a trusted digital platform that will set the gold standard for truck trainer excellence.”
Emad Rizkalla, Founder and CEO of Bluedrop said, “Change happens so fast today that the greatest risk is not taking risks. If you don’t audit and reinvent how you solve problems, you risk becoming irrelevant. Our partnership with PTTAC is an essential reinvention, strengthening the entire Canadian trucking industry by standardizing the source, consistency and quality of skills.”
The agreement is proposed for three years.
