Testimonials

Thank you to all the staff at Saferway Driving School

Chris Leach

• Thank you to all the staff at Saferway Driving School. Very Professional organization which makes every effort to help you through the process. Ian and Larry are wonderful instructors who have a lot of patience and experience. Amie is always there to help you with your schedule and let you know about new jobs in the industry. I got a job within 24hrs of passing my Road test and I think being from Saferway had a lot to do with it. My instructor at my new Job is very surprised at how advanced I am with a minimum amount of Hours behind the wheel. Good job Saferway.

Thanks to all the great people at Saferway I have my Class 1

Ken Swithin

• Thanks to all the great people at Saferway I have my Class 1. A really solid program with caring teachers. I want to thank Larry for Air Brakes, Amie for working with me on training time, Mark for another point of view, and most of all Ian. Best teacher I've ever had, thanks all. Ken

Wow! Saferway has been operating for a long time.

Susan Degryp

• Wow! Saferway has been operating for a long time. I took their air brakes and class 4 course over 20 years ago (only woman in the class and all the guys tried to cheat off me) It was a great course and led me to getting hired by BC Transit. I totally recommend them!

I took lessons to get ready for my class 4 road test with Saferway.

Erin McTaggart

• I took lessons to get ready for my class 4 road test with Saferway. The instructor was very professional and thorough. He knew the things ICBC would test me on and made sure I was confident doing them. He also took me on a mock road test. I felt so much more prepared going in to the test and I passed! I am now more employable in the childcare and community support worker field. Many summer camps and after school care employers will ask for you to have a class 4 driver's license.

To Saferway Driver Training School.

Bruce Palmer.

• I attended and passed your Class 1 commercial vehicle training program. I researched three other driving schools, before choosing your school.

• None of the other schools stressed safely and responsibly as much as your school did.
  It also offered the longest amount of driving time behind the wheel of a tractor. Your school also had the largest amount of trailers to train on 26 ft. pups, to B-train set-ups. I enjoyed every minute of it. Your school reputation helped me to obtain four different truck-driving offers. That was in the first month after passing your training course. I now truck short haul, up and down the island and enjoy my new career.

• Your staff at Saferway went all out for me when I was trying to get into your school.
  If I had not got the support with my application with Amber training and help with all my questions I know I would have gotten a 36-hour course instead of a 75-hour course.

• I can’t thank Larry enough he had the patience to work in my comfort level to break my every bad driving habit. His persistence was the best, and he polished up my driving & reversing skills.

• I had never done that type of clutching and was feeling useless in the truck.  In one 8-hour driving lesson I was going through all the gears and felt on top of the world.

• Ken all I can say is thanks I went to every class, you drilled a ton of information into my head. I use most of it daily; from logbooks to load set ups on my trailer. You are the man and thanks for telling me that I had what it took to be a good truck driver. All of you have my heart felt thanks.

• Yours truly,

• Bruce Palmer.  Class of Jan 2010.

CLASS ONE TRAINING

• My name is Bruno Bonazzo

• I have just completed an abbreviated Class 1 driver training course.

• Having driven commercially for 20 years on highway coach and being in possession of an air brake endorsement on my driver’s license. I was evaluated and from there entered into training.

• It was stated by the owner of Saferway, Randy Eckert, that I would not go for my class one test before I was ready and capable. My instructor Ken MacKendry proceeded to give me one on one training in the pre- trip and operation of a tractor trailer unit. The teaching was professional and at the same time friendly. Daily my skill level rose.

• At the end of each session of training, the student goes thru an evaluation of the day's events. This time truly gives the student a good reflection of what is and what is not lacking in his goal to achieve a Class 1 license. Because this license usually means monetary benefits for the student, the instructor is truly on your side for you to succeed. But he will not give you a license in a cracker jack box. Again the key word to the training at Saferway is PROFESSIONALISM.

• My air brake endorsement was taken thru Saferway and now my Class 1. The team that Randy has put together is a breath of fresh air to the uninitiated. Anyone wondering if the cost of the training is "worth” the price of admission. Put your mind at ease. You will receive professional, courteous, friendly training that in the end will give you a path to a new career.

• Not having taken but having seen the level of professionalism at Saferway, I would highly recommend any driving course they have offered, be it Class 2 or 4 bus training. Class 3 truck or motorcycle instruction. You will receive the tools to succeed.  Thank you to Lisa in the office, Ken MacKendry and Randy Eckert for their attention to detail and a wonderful driving experience….

• Yours truly
  Bruno Bonazzo

To Randy and all the staff at Saferway

Bob McHugh

• To Randy and all the staff at Saferway. Anyone out there who is considering taking a course with Saferway should stop considering and just, DO IT! I have taken many courses over the years and have even taught courses myself. Randy is the best instructor I've ever had. He makes things fun, but as well he lets you know just how important it is to learn "The right way". He is full of passion about his work and really cares about his students and their goals. The course I took, well, I thought my brain was going to explode after the first day (and I'm a very smart guy) but Randy said to all of us, "Don't worry it will all come together tomorrow". He was right, it did. Randy made me feel confident about myself and my answers to questions whether they were right or wrong and did not ever make me feel stupid for saying something that when I look back it must have sounded dumb. That guy just wants you to be good at what you do.....and safe doing what you do. My future employer sends all his guys and girls to Randy....now I know why. I can't say enough positive things about my time at Saferway. One thing I do know is that I'll be back there to move another step forward in my chosen field. Don't be scared....just do it. Thanks Randy!!!.......ok for now .....Bob McHugh

I flew into Victoria on Tuesday June 15 to do a class 1 driver evaluation

Wayne McMahon

• Hello My name is Wayne McMahon, I flew into Victoria on Tuesday June 15 to do a class 1 driver evaluation for a possible return to work program after a year away from driving a multi axle truck. The reason for this letter is to thank your instructor Ian Wright for his professionalism and making this process very positive .I was put totally at ease when Ian and I started our pre-tip of the truck and trailer, Thank you once again Ian for the run. I'm ready to hit the road again

Thank you Saferway!

Dougal Hubner, North Saanich BC

• I have recently completed my class 2 driving license and air brake endorsement with Saferway Driving Training School Ltd. and can wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone wishing to attain a new license or upgrade an existing one. The air brake coarse was first-rate and Randy's style of teaching made it easy to quickly grasp and understand the entire air brake system. The Saferway air brake course gave me all the tools I need to feel confident handling any vehicle with air brakes, as well as preparing me very well for the ICBC exam. During the class 2 portion of my course at Saferway, My instructor Ian Wright did a first class job of preparing me for not only the ICBC driving test, but for the real world of driving a large bus on the public roads. Ian's instruction went well beyond the basics and provided the confidence I needed to not only do well on my driving test but also feel comfortable handling a bus on any kind of road or in any kind of traffic. Thank you Saferway!

To Randy and Staff

Melodie Hardy

• To Randy and Staff, It has been almost 10 years now since I did my training with you Randy.. It was the best thing I have ever done in regards to training !! I have been employed as a Driver since finishing and have never been unemployed, not to mention the variety of jobs I have been able to learn do to having a Class one .... I want to thank-you Randy for all the advice in class I have remembered everything you taught me and have used it many times over the years !! I have sent many people to you for training and have heard nothing but positive feedback from the ones that did attend your School so keep up the great work and thank-you for everything !!! Melodie Hardy

“If I was a boy I’d be a trucker”

Julie Sanders

• When I was a young girl I used to say “if I was a boy I’d be a trucker”. Now that I am a not so young girl, I know I can be a trucker. Thanks to the emphasis on safety and being professional, as well as the committed, personable staff at Saferway Driver Training School, I now have my Class 1 with an Air Brake Endorsement. The format of theory and hands/feet/eyes on approach to driver training allowed me the confidence and knowledge to realize a lifelong dream. I now have a license to continue my learning and work as a professional driver. I appreciate being taught, what I believe is, above and beyond what is required in the transport industry. I think their way is the ‘Saferway’. Thanks guys! Julie Sanders

Thanks to the skill and commitment to excellence of Randy Eckert and his staff at the Saferway Driver Training School

Chad Grice

• Thanks to the skill and commitment to excellence of Randy Eckert and his staff at the Saferway Driver Training School, I have become a safe and competent operator. The specialized, individually catered instruction I have received has provided me with the opportunity of employment with industry leading wages. I have driven various loads through 5 provinces in Canada and 25 states in the US since January. The ongoing support that any student receives from the instructors at Saferway, including support with career placement, makes this school second to none. With the expert training and skill development available to students, any successful graduate of Saferway has what it takes to succeed in the demanding transport industry. Chad Grice

Thanks for your great assessment.

Rae Abbot, Human Resources: Level Ground Trading

• Hi Randy, Thanks for your great assessment. Your work, patience and clarity are really appreciated. This new employee has been driving with Level Ground and doing a great job. His confidence and skills are showing through. He commented that your help and feedback were clarifying and really helpful in his new job. Rae Abbot Human Resources Level Ground Trading

From the moment I first made contact with Saferway

Larry Quigley

• From the moment I first made contact with Saferway while researching for a driving school to upgrade my license to a class 3, I was impressed with the prompt reply and depth of information I received. After making my decision to enroll with Saferway because of the in-depth of instruction they provide and having a consultation with the staff I decided to upgrade my License to a class 1. I agreed with the Staff that a Class 1 license would give me far more option for employment then just a class 3. Having many years of experience driving military vehicles how hard could it be to drive a Tractor Trailer, I was very surprised how much I didn't’t know. With the help of a very patient professional instructor, I quickly gained the knowledge and confidence to safely and competently handle the various sizes of trailers we were training on and was successful in Passing my ICBC Road test and Gaining my Class 1 License. Besides the hours of hands on road instruction the classroom topics we were taught played a very important role in my gaining employment very quickly after receiving my license. For anyone thinking of perusing a professional driving career, Saferway Driver Training School has my vote for the best School in BC. Thanks Larry Quigley

I want to thank you and your staff for the excellent instruction

John Sanderson

• Dear Randy, I want to thank you and your staff for the excellent instruction you gave during the recent Air Brakes course I attended. I found your presentation complete, comprehensive and understandable. The relaxed atmosphere allowed me to eventually dismiss my concern that exams might be beyond me after all these years away from school and to my surprise I passed the ICBC test with 100%. I received high praise from the ICBC staff but I assured them that it was only due to the high level of training I received from you. Again thanks for a fun course that gave me the information I needed to easily get my Air Brake endorsement and I look forward to working with you on the more complex Class 1 studies. Yours truly, John Sanderson

Eric, called to let you know he aced his test.

Lisa

• Randy, Eric, who took Air Brakes this month, called to let you know he aced his test. He said thank you very much and he will be back to do his Class 1 training with us. He really enjoyed the course. Lisa

This letter serves as a thank you and a testimony to your expertise.

Gregory Fair

• This letter serves as a thank you and a testimony to your expertise. At Saferway they are accessible, answer all of your questions and best of all, give you the RESPECT you deserve. Their tons of experience has given them powerful ideas and inside knowledge that they are more than happy to share with those of us who get lost navigating the do's and don’don'ts of the transportation industry. I have only highest praise and deepest thanks to share. Your knowledge and expertise has been extremely beneficial to me, for small and daunting questions alike. You've always been quick to respond to my inquiries, and on many occasions have been extremely flexible in order to meet my requests. To sum up, since 1968 Saferway Driver Training School has become an industry leader in driver education and transport training and if anyone is looking for an honest, professional experience, I would recommend Saferway highly. My training with Saferway has been a great learning experience, and it’s given me the tools to grow in the industry. "Thanks for all your hard work! You have definitely earned my respect and admiration, talk about above and beyond the call." Yours sincerely, Gregory Fair