Online driver training
Coupling and Uncoupling: Driver Training Series
Coupling and Uncoupling: Driver Training Series is a short online course that teaches tractor-trailer drivers to connect and disconnect a combination safely. It covers inspecting the coupling system and fifth wheel, getting into position, making a secure connection, operating the landing gear and fifth wheel pull release, and completing the disconnect.
Duration
20m
On completion
Certificate, valid 36 month(s)
Coverage
All Provinces
Per seat
$59.99 CAD
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About the course
What this course covers.
Coupling and uncoupling are routine, and routine is the problem. A driver who has hooked up thousands of times can still miss a jaw that did not lock, a high hook, or landing gear left down, and the result can be a dropped trailer in a yard or on the road. Every step of the process exists to catch one of those failures, and this course goes through them in order.
It begins with inspecting the fifth wheel and the rest of the coupling system: what to look for and what would stop a driver from coupling at all. It then covers getting into position, lining up the tractor and trailer and checking trailer height before backing under, and connecting: making a secure connection and confirming it before the truck moves.
The disconnect is covered as carefully as the connection: how to safely operate the trailer's landing gear and the fifth wheel pull release, and the steps for completing the disconnect without damaging equipment or injuring anyone. A comprehensive student manual is available to print for future reference. The course is part of a series designed for every level of driver, and suits new Class 1 drivers, drivers moving to a new type of equipment, and retraining after a coupling incident.
Pass mark 80%
Score the pass mark to earn the certificate.
Course outline
4 modules, start to finish
Each module ends with a short knowledge check before you move on.
Inspecting the fifth wheel
Inspecting the coupling system and what to look for before coupling.
Getting into position
Lining up the tractor and trailer and preparing to back under safely.
Connecting
Making a secure connection and confirming it before moving.
Completing the disconnect
Operating the landing gear and fifth wheel pull release and completing the disconnect safely.
Developed to meet Canadian and provincial standards
What every course includes
Printable and mailed certificates
Digital wallet and wall-sized certificates print the moment the course is passed.
Standards compliant
Built on Canadian federal and provincial legislation, safety standards, and industry best practice.
Self-paced
Unlimited access to the training material. Pause and resume the course any time.
Live student support
Real support is available seven days a week if a learner gets stuck.
Unlimited exam attempts
The exam can be retaken until the learner reaches a passing grade.
Record of training
Training records are stored securely for three years and pulled on demand from the account.
Who it is for
Built for the people running the work
- Tractor-trailer drivers at every experience level
- New Class 1 drivers
- Yard and shunt drivers who couple many times a shift
- Drivers retraining after a coupling incident
- Driver trainers and fleet safety staff
What you walk away with
Able to do the job, not just describe it
- Inspect the coupling system effectively
- Describe the coupling and uncoupling process step by step
- Make and confirm a secure connection
- Operate landing gear and the fifth wheel pull release safely
Pricing
One seat or the whole crew, priced fairly.
A single seat is $59.99 CAD. Buying one at a time, ask our safety experts for 10 percent off your first course. Training more than two or three people is cheaper through a free On-Track Safety corporate account, which also tracks every certificate and renewal date for you. Move the slider to see the difference.
- Free corporate account, no setup fee
- 20 percent off every course for the first three months
- Automatic certificate and expiry tracking for your whole team
Team pricing
What it costs to train your crew
Individual purchases
One seat at a time, list price
$299.95
Individually with a 10% code
Ask our safety experts for a code
$269.96
Through a free corporate account
20% off every course, first three months
$239.96
A corporate account saves you
$59.99
on 5 seats of Coupling and Uncoupling: Driver Training Series
No setup fee. The account also tracks every certificate and expiry date for you.
Certificate and format
How the course runs
Your certificate
Pass at 80 percent to download a certificate of completion. The course can be taken three times. No expiry period is listed.
- Fully online and self-paced, about 20 minutes
- Part of the Driver Training Series
- Printable student manual included
- Instant access once the seat is purchased
- Certificate available as soon as the course is passed
Why it matters for compliance
The coupling system is part of the daily trip inspection under National Safety Code Standard 13, and carriers are expected to train drivers on the equipment they operate. This course covers the procedure; drivers still need hands-on practice with their own tractor and trailers.
Common questions
Questions buyers ask
What does the course cover?
- Inspecting the fifth wheel and coupling system, getting into position, connecting, operating the landing gear and fifth wheel pull release, and completing the disconnect.
Who should take it?
- Tractor-trailer drivers at any level, especially new Class 1 drivers, yard drivers who couple often, and anyone retraining after a dropped trailer or coupling incident.
How much does the course cost?
- The course is 59.99 CAD per seat. Ask our safety experts for 10 percent off your first course, or a free On-Track Safety corporate account for 20 percent off every course for the first three months.
Does it replace hands-on training?
- No. It teaches the procedure. Drivers still need supervised practice with their own equipment.
Is there a reference to keep?
- Yes. A comprehensive student manual is available to print.
Does the certificate expire?
- No expiry period is listed for this course.
What causes a dropped trailer?
- Most dropped trailers come from a connection that was never confirmed: a fifth wheel jaw that did not lock around the kingpin, a trailer that was too high or too low, or landing gear raised before the connection was checked. The course goes through each step that catches those failures.
Why inspect the fifth wheel before every coupling?
- Because a worn, damaged or poorly lubricated fifth wheel may not lock properly, and the driver is the last person to see it before the trailer is pulled onto the road. The inspection takes a minute and prevents a failure that can take a life.
Get your team trained, on the record.
Enrol one person now, or set up a free corporate account and train the whole crew at 20 percent off with every certificate tracked for you.