Earl Driedger : Earl has been involved in the trucking industry for over 22 years. He has been involved in training for over 15 years and in April 2001, he opened Maximum Training for the Trucking Industry. Earl Driedger is a Fully Certified Instructor and has his SGI Recognized Authority.
“My experience in the training industry over the past 15 years has exposed me to many trainers and training environments. I can guarantee you, our staff is of the highest quality and they believe in what they do. Maximum Training is based on customer service and for that reason I only allow committed staff to work with our clients. I believe in my staff, and they prove it to me daily with their performance. They work as a team, building quality drivers. I can honestly say Maximum Training has the best staff in the industry.”
Wayne Gamble : Wayne has been in the professional driving industry for the past 35 years. With Maximum Training, Wayne has worked for 6 years as a Fully Certified Instructor and has achieved his SGI Recognized Authority, allowing him to test drivers for their licence. Wayne has worked with a variety of equipment, Dry Vans, End Dumps, Flat Decks, Tankers and Super-B’s. The dedication to the job that Wayne exhibits to his students is excellent. Training students and sharing his experience is an ideal job for Wayne and Maximum Training is lucky to have him on their team since 2004.
Gary Eaton : Gary has enjoyed farming most of his life and also has experience in owning a small business. Gary also worked as an equipment trainer in Panama. Gary’s trucking experience over the past 15 years has come from farming and being an owner operator at Edge Transport hauling flat decks. Gary’s interest in people and patience to teach is an asset to Maximum Training. Gary is a Fully Certified Instructor and has trained overseas as well for Maximum Training. Gary has been a part of the Maximum Training team since 2005.
Brian Harrison : Brian is the Lead Instructor at Maximum Training. He has his Bachelor’s Degree in Education from the University of Saskatchewan. He has been a school teacher and Principal, owned his own business and has been involved in the trucking industry for over 28 years. He has been part owner of a trucking company, driver, and a safety supervisor. Brian’s experience with adult students was very useful teaching drivers in Mongolia in the fall of 2006. Brian’s sense of humour and easy-going attitude make him an asset to Maximum Training as a Fully Certified Instructor and a PDIC/DDC Instructor.
Robert Owen : Robert is the Lead Instructor in Regina. He originally comes from Wales where he was a transport operator for 14 years. He came to Canada 6 years ago and drove for Prudhomme Trucking and Bison Transportation for a combined total of 3 years. Robert has since been with Maximum Training for 3 years. He is a highly self motivated individual who strives to better himself and in turn passes this on to his students.
Mark Perrin : Mark is our Fully Certified Instructor that goes wherever the need is. He resides in Melfort and trains the Melfort, Tisdale and Prince Albert areas. He is also our overseas expert. Mark is a dedicated employee that takes the best intrest of both the company and its clients to heart.
John Milburn : John joined the trucking industry in 1966 as a P&D and regional driver. Two years later, he began a 34½ year career with the fire department at CFB Dundurn. While there, he drove motor coaches, school buses, tow trucks, gravel trucks, and of course, fire trucks. Before his retirement in 2002, John came to Maximum Training to get his Class 1A Licence and has since travelled throughout Canada and the US. John looks forward to passing on the knowledge and experience he has gained in encouraging others toward a safe and rewarding career in the trucking industry.
Tandis Novakovski : Tandis is our Office Manger, she is the friendly voice on the other end of the phone when you call. She does all of our bookings and keeps the staff organized. Tandis is currently attending The Dale Carnegie Program for self improvement and is doing an excellent job.