Driver for Hire

About the Training

Driver for Hire is an innovative online training program brought to you by the Canada Safety Council
in partnership with Bluedrop ISM, a leading training solutions provider, and funded by the Government of Canada’s Skills for Success Program.

Advanced Driver Training- At your fingertips!
Online and Interactive
8 Tailored Modules
Accessible from Anywhere
Fully Funded Program
Self-Paced Training
Simple for Employers

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Overview

Driver for Hire aligns with our mandate to deliver innovative training that supports the safety of all Canadians. And, through the use of Bluedrop ISM’s SkillsPass training platform, it’s easily accessible and consistently delivered for the benefit of employers, career centres, and the drivers themselves.
Gareth Jones,
President & CEO
Why Driver For Hire?
A nationally standardized and CSC-endorsed program that improves driver skills, safety, confidence, and overall performance.
Delivery, Taxi, Fleet &
Rideshare Employers
Bolster safety efforts with endorsed training specifically designed for your drivers and benefiting your customers.
Employment Centres &
Non-Profit Agencies
Easily access and deploy this no-cost training as a valuable resume enhancer for clients seeking employment.
Drivers
& Job Seekers
Enhance your skills, confidence, safety and long-term employability with a relevant and sought-after hiring credential.
Course Overview

Driver for Hire Online Training includes 8 core modules focusing on driver skills, safety, confidence, and overall performance. The interactive eLearning is available on-demand and from any device!

Government of Canada’s
Skills for Success
In this module, you will learn about the 9 Skills for Success ...

Module 1: Skills for Success

In this module, you will learn about the 9 Skills for Success and how you can apply them to common driver-for-hire situations.

 

Seat time: 25 minutes

Transporting
People & Product
Safety of yourself and your passengers or product is...

Module 2: Safe Transportation of People and Product

Safety of yourself and your passengers or product is vital to the success of your business! In this module, you will learn about the federal, provincial, and municipal laws and regulatory requirements that affect the safe transportation of people and product from pick-up to drop-off. 

 

Seat time: 35 minutes

Defensive
Driving Behaviours
In this module, you will learn about safe driving...

Module 3: Defensive Driving Behaviours

In this module, you will learn about safe driving behaviours. Specifically, you will learn about road communication skills, the collision prevention formula, and defensive driving skills. You will also learn about the laws and penalties for distracted and impaired driving. 

 

Seat time: 50 minutes

Navigating
Urban Settings
When driving is your profession, safety of yourself and other...

Module 4: Navigating Urban Settings Safely

When driving is your profession, safety of yourself and other road users is vital to the success of your business! In this module, you will learn what aggressive driving is, how to navigate safely in the city, and how to apply safety practices to keep others safe. 

 

Seat time: 45 minutes

Legal
Responsibilities
Drivers-for-hire are employed by the customers they...

Module 5: Legal Resources and Collision Reporting

Drivers-for-hire are regulated by federal and provincial legislation, and municipal bylaws that apply where they work. In this module, you will learn about federal laws that apply to you across Canada, provincial laws that apply to your province, criminal offenses that relate to driving under the Criminal Code of Canada, and the demerit point system. 

 

Seat time: 45 minutes

Excellent
Customer Experience
Drivers-for-hire are regulated by federal and provincial...

Module 6: An Excellent Customer Experience

Drivers-for-hire are employed by the customers they provide service to. In this module, you will explore what an excellent customer experience means to you, and apply the Skills for Success to create an excellent customer experience. Specifically, you will learn about communication in service settings, problem-solving skills, and collaboration and conflict management. 

 

Seat time: 30 minutes

Focus on
Human Rights
In this module, you will learn about the rights of persons...

Module 7: Focus on Human Rights

In this module, you will learn about the rights of persons with disabilities and how to legally respond to issues persons with disabilities may encounter. You will also learn about diversity, equity and inclusion, and how to use inclusive language to avoid discriminating.

 

Seat time: 40 minutes

Top Tips
from Other Drivers
When driving is your profession, safety of yourself and other...

Module 8: Top Tips for Other Drivers

In this module, you will learn top tips for maximizing earnings, improving ratings, maintaining a fresh vehicle, dealing with emotional customers, and safe driving. 

 

Seat time: 30 minutes

The Process is Simple!
Register
Simply complete
the registration
form below
Get Link
We’ll create your corporate account & link you to the training!
Get Trained
Share the link and have your drivers complete the online training!
Get Skilled!
Earn your skills
and your digital DFH
training certificate!

*Terms and conditions apply,
see FAQ section of this webpage

Employers, Career Centres, and Training Org.’s

Thank you for your interest! We have reached capacity on the seats available for this offer and are no longer accepting new registrations. Stay tuned for future updates!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

See below for some of the common questions asked, and contact us at the email
below if you have anything that is not covered here!

Driver for Hire Online Training is hosted on Bluedrop ISM’s SkillsPass online training platform. Employers, Career Centres, and Drivers can access the no-charge online training NOW by registering on this website page. You will be contacted by a representative who will provide you with a link to the platform where you will be prompted to create an account on SkillsPass with a unique, personal email address, plus first and last name. From here, your learners will be able to engage with the training at their own pace, for up to two weeks after starting. Once completed, the learner will receive their digital completion certificate which will be stored and always accessible for viewing, printing, or sharing with employers via their account and unique SkillsPass Wallet.

There is no cost to the training during the rollout phase (until March 31, 2024) as it is fully funded by the Government of Canada’s Skills for Success Program during this time. The training is however valued at a price of approximately $229 plus tax per person. Driver for Hire pricing may be changed at any time without notice.

  • The new Work Safe Leader initiative was initiated by the Canada Safety Council as a value-add recognition program for employers that demonstrate a commitment to the Driver for Hire Online Training and to the continued advancement of driver and road safety. This no-charge program provides recognition to any Canadian fleet employer (e.g., taxi, rideshare, delivery, corporate fleet, etc.) that attains Driver for Hire completion certificates for at least 70% (min.) of drivers that they register for the free online training. Employers achieving the Work Safe Leader designation are provided with a recognition package including a confirmation and congratulatory letter from the Canada Safety Council, Work Safe Leader decals for display at their place of business/vehicles, a digital version of the decal for use on their website, social media posts, or to be added to any print materials. The company will also be acknowledged by the Canada Safety Council and it’s Driver for Hire partners on the training website and social media channels.
  • Getting started towards your Work Safe Leader designation is simple! Just REGISTER your company for the NO-COST Online Training and forward the training link provided to your drivers to get them started with the online training. Once a minimum of 70% of your registered drivers complete the course, your recognition begins! Stand out to your employees and customers as a Work Safe Leader committed to road safety.

Driver for Hire training was developed by the Canada Safety Council, the largest road safety organization in Canada, along with Subject Matter Experts in safe driving, regulations, and customer service. Furthermore, this training includes the Skills for Success Framework, developed by Economic and Social Development Canada.

Driver for Hire Online Training will compliment and elevate standard driver training and licensing. It will support driver readiness and offer safety and customer service upskilling for those drivers working for companies that require the transport of people/product and interaction with customers and the public. It will give drivers (and prospective drivers) an additional skillset to not only build more confidence on the road, but to better position them for employment.

No. This course can be taken prior to or after your Provincial driving requirements and license has been obtained. Driver for Hire Online training is NOT a substitute for obtaining an Provincially endorsed drivers license.

No, you are able to complete the online training at your own pace, for up to two weeks from the time you initiate the training. Honorariums are not guaranteed after this timeframe;  they are now issued on a ‘first to complete, first to be paid’ basis until the budget is maxed.

There are knowledge checks and quizzes to test your knowledge throughout the various course modules.

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