CarriersEdge Adds New Air Brakes Courses To Library
Multiple new titles based on the industry’s leading program
MARKHAM, Ontario, September 24, 2025- CarriersEdge, a leading provider of online driver training for the trucking industry, has released a new series of courses on air brakes. The program is based on Techni-Com’s Practical Air Brakes™, with content provided by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA).
The course, which took a year-and-a-half to build in partnership with subject matter experts from Techni-Com and across the industry, provides a clear overview of how air brake systems work, from producing braking force at the wheel to performing safe and effective inspections.
“Techni-Com’s content is second-to-none, and well established as the industry standard”, said Jane Jazrawy, CEO of CarriersEdge. “With the addition of the material from CVSA, there’s no other online course on the market with this depth of content. We’ve even created an interactive, virtual brake board that allows participants to see all the working parts of an air brake system and how they interact.”
Participants will learn the function of each subsystem and its components, and what to watch for during a visual inspection. The training also covers operational tests and brake adjustment best practices so participants can determine if their air brake system is safe to operate.
“Air brake defects continue to plague the trucking industry,” said Rolf VanderZwaag, President, Techni-Com Inc. “It is a complicated subject that can challenge even experienced drivers. Driver education is the key to a clean safety record, and an approachable, engaging, learning experience ensures drivers learn effectively. CarriersEdge has created an exceptional series of courses that are detailed, thorough, clear, and easy for drivers to digest.”
This program is ideal for drivers who are working toward their air brake endorsement, or who have their endorsement and are looking to expand their knowledge or get a refresher before renewing. Service technicians will also learn from the program.
The program includes eight interactive modules that can be taken individually or as a compilation course totalling 156 minutes of training:
- Practical Air Brakes: Air Brake Fundamentals
- Practical Air Brakes: The Supply Subsystem
- Practical Air Brakes: The Service Brake Subsystem
- Practical Air Brakes: The Spring Brake Subsystem
- Practical Air Brakes: The Trailer Brake Subsyste
- Practical Air Brakes: Visual Brake Inspections
- Practical Air Brakes: Conducting Functional Tests
- Practical Air Brakes: S-Cam Brake Adjustment
More Than Training
In addition to the core training, the course also includes a baseline test for each module, so drivers can check their knowledge without reviewing the entire course—great for assessing a driver’s understanding and need for training. It also includes Put it into Practice (PiiP™) exercises to supplement the online training with in-person activities. PiiPs include driver recognition, social media, surveys, and hands-on practice, all designed to reinforce learning, make the jobs of those administering training easier, and deliver better results.
The new program is available in English to all CarriersEdge subscription customers, with French and Spanish versions coming soon. For a free trial of CarriersEdge, visit https://www.carriersedge.com/
About CarriersEdge
CarriersEdge is a leading provider of online driver training for the trucking industry. With a comprehensive library of safety and compliance courses, supported by advanced management and reporting functions, CarriersEdge helps over 2000 fleets train their drivers without sacrificing miles or requiring people to come in on weekends. CarriersEdge is also the creator of the Best Fleets to Drive For program, an annual evaluation of the best workplaces in the North American trucking industry.
About Techni-Com
Techni-Com has been part of the commercial transportation industry in Canada and USA since 1996. Producing and publishing compliance, awareness and training products in the areas of driver training, airbrakes, wheel safety, cargo securement, dangerous goods, hours of service, and vehicle inspection. Our major product brands include the terms "practical" and "essential" and that says a lot about the approach we use to create products that support training and compliance.
More information about Techni-Com is available at https://thetruckingstore.com