About

Commercial Truck Driving School in Grimshaw

Setting the Standard in the North

Since our inception in June 2024, North Peace Commercial Driving Academy has quickly become a leader in professional driver development. We believe that industry experience is the best teacher. Our academy is anchored by two highly-trained instructors who transitioned from years on the road and in industries related to Class 1 driving, to the classroom, bringing a wealth of practical, "in-the-trenches" knowledge to our students.

This experience translates directly into results. We are proud to maintain a 92% first-time pass rate for provincial licensing—a testament to our rigorous training standards and the caliber of our graduates.

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It is the vision of the North Peace Commercial Driving Academy to help fulfill a need in the local economy for highly-skilled Class 1 and Class 2S drivers.

Additionally, it is vision of the Peace River School Division that the North Peace Commercial Driving Academy will positively impact high school completion rates and overall enrollment numbers within the PRSD. The public school division hopes to be able to offer students who meet the minimum requirements for the Class 1 MELT program, the ability to enroll in the driver training program while also completing their high school education. The PRSD knows how important it is to not only equip students with academic knowledge, but to also prepare students for life outside of high school by exposing them to the necessary skills they require to obtain employment.

Industry Support

The PRSD has heard time and time again from representatives of local industry that they see tremendous value in the Class 1 driver training program in Grimshaw. The north relies heavily on the transportation of goods and having Class 1 Drivers is essential to the current market and local industry sectors. Currently, access to Class 1 Driver Training in northwestern Alberta is limited. The Grimshaw Driving Academy is a solution for meeting the needs of businesses in the North.