OUR STAFF
Front End Staff
Earl Driedger
Earl has been involved in the trucking industry for over 33 years. He has been involved in training for over 24 years and in April 2001, he opened Maximum Training for the Trucking Industry. Earl is a Fully Certified Instructor and has his SGI Recognized Authority.
Motorcycles have also been a passion of his since he was a kid and he has been riding since the age of sixteen, he decided in 2011 to open a Motorcycle Training division which has been growing ever since.
Tandis Novakovski
Tandis is our Office Manager. She handles the accounts and administration for Maximum Training. If you call the office you will likely be speaking to her. She does all of our bookings for Saskatoon, Regina and surrounding area, as well as keeps the staff organized. Tandis has completed “The Dale Carnegie Program” for self-improvement and does an excellent job. She is an invaluable member of the team. In her spare time she enjoys Crossfit, running, kayaking, camping, family and friends.
Victoria Hilliar
Victoria started with us in 2018 as an office assistant, and has earned her keep as part of our team. In her spare time she enjoys being crafty, anything from paintings, crocheting and other projects.
“My experience in the training industry over the past 24 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.”
Lead Instructor
Paul Chamberlain
Paul is our lead Instructor in Saskatoon, with over 31 years in the transport industry in Europe and Canada. His driving experience covers vehicles from Super B Tankers, Bulk Tippers and L.C.V. Paul’s dedication and enthusiasm for improved driving standards shows in his teaching and skill set.
Saskatoon Instructors
John Milburn
John has been driving trucks since 1966, he has experience in long haul with flat decks, dry vans and reefers. John was also apart of the fire department in Dundurn for 35 years, where he gained experience in driving fire trucks, low trucks, concrete mixers and motor coaches. John upgraded his 2A to a 1A license in 2001 with Maximum Training enjoys teaching new students and has been working with Maximum Training for 6 years.
Regina Instructors
Chad Hoskins
Chad is our Regina Lead Instructor joining the team in 2018. He has worked in the transportation industry for 15 years. He has traveled to 46 states, 6 provinces and has driven over 1 million accident/incident free miles. He also has come “full circle” as he was trained by Maximum Training instructors in 2006 and is now a fully certified Instructor himself. Chad takes pride in passing his knowledge on to students who are fresh to the industry, and feels accomplished when he sees daily improvements from his students. In his spare time he enjoys lake life, football, road trips and cooking.
Corey Traynor
Corey received his class 1A training from Maximum in 2008. He has driven in the oilfield, construction and agricultural sectors of the trucking industry from which he brings a wealth of relatable knowledge to pass on to future students. He comes to us with high regard from those in the industry. He values safety, and is dedicated and passionate about sharing his knowledge, skills and experience. Originally from Rosetown, he is new to Regina and looks forward to new adventures in the Queen City with his girlfriend. Some things he enjoys in his spare time are sporting trips around North America and mastering the art of barbecue/smoked meat.
Motorcycle Instructors
Brent Priel, Dave Chalmers, Jeff Hartt, Roger Lantz, Brian Wormald, Richard Wiens, Wendell Andres, Evan Chalmers, Les Horseman
Jeff Hartt
Jeff became an instructor at Maximum in spring 2011 and achieved Senior Instructor status in 2018. In 2019, he attended a Track Day at Castrol Raceway near Edmonton. Jeff enjoys restoring motorcycles and wrote and compiled a Group Riding Safety and Etiquette Guide for the Indian Motorcycle Riders Group in Saskatoon. Jeff has traveled much of North America and really enjoys helping others learn the sport of riding.
Brent Priel
Brent grew up on the farm near Vanscoy and started to ride 2 wheels on his big cousin’s mini-bike. His first bike was a 1974 Yamaha DT125 Enduro and he rode it all over their fields and pastures. He has since ridden various motorcycles from Toronto to Vancouver, and as far south as Memphis TN. Brent has been an Instructor at Maximum since 2011 and truly enjoys interacting with students and teaching the correct way to ride a motorcycles.
Roger Lantz
Roger has been riding motorcycles since 1988, touring extensively through Western Canada and the US on trips up to 10,000 kilometers. He enjoys the simplicity of road life, often camping with a tent and sleeping bag. His passion for riding led him to start teaching with Maximum Training three years ago. Roger owns a 2009 Yamaha Venture Star 1300 and a 1980 Honda CX 500 Custom, the latter being his wife Lynda's bike, though he rides it more. When not riding or teaching, Roger drives charter buses, works for Platinum Emergency Services, and serves as a Stage Carpenter at TCU Place.
The Yard Crew
Mel Revet
Mel is a jack of all trades: he farms, trucks, fixes just about anything and works tirelessly. Mel is a retired principal and neighbour of Earl’s. He is constantly helping around the neighbourhood and maintains Maximum Training’s yard along with his wife Therese. We are so lucky that they make us a part of their lives.
Albert Perillat
Albert works part time with Mel in the yard. Whether it’s fixing things or snow removal, Albert works with Mel whenever needed. They are an awesome duo that help keep our team functioning.