Mark Anderson

We Offer Class 3 Training On Clients’ Trucks

Posted on October 28, 2026October 28, 2026 By Mark Anderson

West Coast Driver Training offers Class 3 training on clients’ trucks or trucks owned by clients’ employers. We offer training on both manual and automatic transmissions using clients’ trucks. Please contact us for rates on Class 3 training or your truck(s) or trucks owned by your employer.

Here are a few examples of previous clients whose trucks we have used to train clients or clients’ drivers on:

West Coast Driver Training Chief Instructor Mark Anderson teaching on a truck owned by a client, Cat's Eye Contracting, in Langford, October 2023 [photo: West Coast Driver Training] — West Coast Driver Training Chief Instructor Mark Anderson teaching Class 3 manual transmission on a truck owned by a client, Cat’s Eye Contracting, in Langford, October 2023 [photo: West Coast Driver Training]

Our Chief Instructor, Mark Anderson, teaching Class 3 manual transmission for Fyfe Well & Water Services in Parksville, February 2025 [photo: West Coast Driver Training]

Our Chief Instructor, Mark Anderson, teaching Class 3 manual transmission for the Coastal Restoration Society in Port Alberni, April 2025 [photo: West Coast Driver Training]

Our Chief Instructor, Mark Anderson, teaching Class 3 manual transmission on a truck owned by a client, Foundation Building Materials, in Nanaimo, June 2025 [photo: West Coast Driver Training]

Our Chief Instructor, Mark Anderson, teaching Class 3 manual transmission on a truck owned by a client, Nanaimo Mack, in Nanaimo, August 2025 [photo: West Coast Driver Training] — Our Chief Instructor, Mark Anderson, teaching Class 3 manual transmission on a truck owned by a client, Vancouver Island Mack, in Nanaimo, August 2025 [photo: West Coast Driver Training]

Our Chief Instructor, Mark Anderson, teaching Class 3 automatic transmission on a truck owned by a client, the City of Victoria, in Victoria, August 2025 [photo: West Coast Driver Training]

Our Chief Instructor, Mark Anderson, teaching Class 3 on a truck owned by a client, Xtend Rentals, in Ladysmith, October 2025 [photo: West Coast Driver Training]

Our Chief Instructor, Mark Anderson, teaching Class 3 on a truck owned by a client, Albertsons Building Supplies, in Parksville, November 2025 [photo: West Coast Driver Training] — Our Chief Instructor, Mark Anderson, teaching Class 3 on a truck owned by a client, Albertsons Home Center, in Parksville, November 2025 [photo: West Coast Driver Training]

Our Chief Instructor, Mark Anderson, teaching Class 3 manual transmission on a truck owned by a client, SVI Railway, in Nanaimo, September 2026 [photo: West Coast Driver Training]

Our Chief Instructor, Mark Anderson, teaching Class 3 manual transmission for Fyfe Well & Water Services in Parksville, October 2026 [photo: West Coast Driver Training]

West Coast Driver Training Will Be Offering An Air Brakes Course In Nanaimo On 9-10 January 2027

Posted on October 16, 2026October 16, 2026 By Mark Anderson

West Coast Driver Training will be offering an Air Brakes Course in Nanaimo on 9-10 January 2027. This Air Brakes Course will be held at:

9-10 January 2027, 9 am to 5 pm, at the Morpeth Masonic Hall, 620 Morpeth Avenue, Nanaimo, B.C. Cost is $275.00 + GST = $288.75 / person.
Click here or see below on this page for a map showing the location of the Morpeth Masonic Hall, 620 Morpeth Avenue, Nanaimo, B.C.
To sign up or to get more information, email erica@westcoastdrivertraining.com or fill in our registration form.
On the second day of the course we typically finish by 1 p.m. or 2 p.m.
Come to the back door of the building and down the stairs. Bring a pen to take notes. A Course Manual will be provided. Bring a lunch if you wish. There will be a one hour lunch break in case you need to drive somewhere to get lunch. There is plenty of parking available.

Morpeth Masonic Hall, 620 Morpeth Avenue, Nanaimo, B.C. We rent this venue for Air Brakes Courses in Nanaimo.

Here is a map showing the location of the Morpeth Masonic Hall, 620 Morpeth Avenue in Nanaimo:

Here is a Google Street View image of the Morpeth Masonic Hall, 620 Morpeth Avenue in Nanaimo:

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West Coast Driver Training Will Be Offering An Air Brakes Course In Nanaimo On 12-13 December 2026

Posted on September 29, 2026 By Mark Anderson

West Coast Driver Training will be offering an Air Brakes Course in Nanaimo on 12-13 December 2026. This Air Brakes Course will be held at:

12-13 December 2026 9 am to 5 pm, at the Morpeth Masonic Hall, 620 Morpeth Avenue, Nanaimo, B.C. Cost is $275.00 + GST = $288.75 / person.
Click here or see below on this page for a map showing the location of the Morpeth Masonic Hall, 620 Morpeth Avenue, Nanaimo, B.C.
To sign up or to get more information, email erica@westcoastdrivertraining.com or fill in our registration form.
On the second day of the course we typically finish by 1 p.m. or 2 p.m.
Come to the back door of the building and down the stairs. Bring a pen to take notes. A Course Manual will be provided. Bring a lunch if you wish. There will be a one hour lunch break in case you need to drive somewhere to get lunch. There is plenty of parking available.

Here is a map showing the location of the Morpeth Masonic Hall, 620 Morpeth Avenue in Nanaimo:

Here is a Google Street View image of the Morpeth Masonic Hall, 620 Morpeth Avenue in Nanaimo:

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A Photo Of Our Chief Instructor At His First Job Driving Tractor Trailers

Posted on September 23, 2026 By Mark Anderson

Our Chief Instructor, Mark Anderson, got his Class 1 Drivers License when he was 19 years old. He recently came across this photo of himself, aged 20, at his first job driving tractor trailers.

Our Chief Instructor, Mark Anderson, aged 20, at his first job driving tractor trailers. [photo: West Coast Driver Training]

West Coast Driver Training Will Be Offering An Air Brakes Course In Nanaimo On 28-29 November 2026

Posted on August 19, 2026 By Mark Anderson

West Coast Driver Training will be offering an Air Brakes Course in Nanaimo on 28-29 November 2026. This Air Brakes Course will be held at:

28-29 November 2026, 9 am to 5 pm, at the Morpeth Masonic Hall, 620 Morpeth Avenue, Nanaimo, B.C. Cost is $275.00 + GST = $288.75 / person.
Click here or see below on this page for a map showing the location of the Morpeth Masonic Hall, 620 Morpeth Avenue, Nanaimo, B.C.
To sign up or to get more information, email erica@westcoastdrivertraining.com or fill in our registration form.
On the second day of the course we typically finish by 1 p.m. or 2 p.m.
Come to the back door of the building and down the stairs. Bring a pen to take notes. A Course Manual will be provided. Bring a lunch if you wish. There will be a one hour lunch break in case you need to drive somewhere to get lunch. There is plenty of parking available.

Here is a map showing the location of the Morpeth Masonic Hall, 620 Morpeth Avenue in Nanaimo:

Here is a Google Street View image of the Morpeth Masonic Hall, 620 Morpeth Avenue in Nanaimo:

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West Coast Driver Training Will Be Offering An Air Brakes Course In Nanaimo On 14-15 November 2026

Posted on August 19, 2026 By Mark Anderson

West Coast Driver Training will be offering an Air Brakes Course in Nanaimo on 14-15 November 2026. This Air Brakes Course will be held at:

14-15 November 2026, 9 am to 5 pm, at the Morpeth Masonic Hall, 620 Morpeth Avenue, Nanaimo, B.C. Cost is $275.00 + GST = $288.75 / person.
Click here or see below on this page for a map showing the location of the Morpeth Masonic Hall, 620 Morpeth Avenue, Nanaimo, B.C.
To sign up or to get more information, email erica@westcoastdrivertraining.com or fill in our registration form.
On the second day of the course we typically finish by 1 p.m. or 2 p.m.
Come to the back door of the building and down the stairs. Bring a pen to take notes. A Course Manual will be provided. Bring a lunch if you wish. There will be a one hour lunch break in case you need to drive somewhere to get lunch. There is plenty of parking available.

Here is a map showing the location of the Morpeth Masonic Hall, 620 Morpeth Avenue in Nanaimo:

Here is a Google Street View image of the Morpeth Masonic Hall, 620 Morpeth Avenue in Nanaimo:

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ICBC Communication On Road Test Guidelines For Advanced Driver Assistance Systems

Posted on August 12, 2026 By Mark Anderson

We have received the following communication from ICBC regarding “Road Test Guidelines For Advanced Driver Assistance Systems”:

“August 12, 2026

Road test guidelines for advanced driver assistance systems

ICBC supports the use of enhanced safety features in vehicles, and recognizes that these systems improve public safety and reduce crashes. During a road test, however, some systems can undermine the test’s integrity by assisting the examinee when they need to demonstrate how to safely operate a vehicle.

Information on the types of systems allowed on road tests is included below. Information is available to students on the icbc.com page Prepare for your road test appointment.

Vehicle warning systems
Vehicle warning systems that are designed to enhance safety and alert drivers to potential hazards can be used but not relied on during a road test. This includes emergency braking and warning systems, rear back-up cameras, blind spot warning indicators, regenerative braking, and other crash avoidance systems.

When a warning occurs during a road test, the driver examiner will exercise discretion in determining whether the examinee should be marked for not reacting before the automatic action occurred. The examinee is scored based on their driving, and not the vehicle’s interpretation of a driving situation.

Driver assistance systems

Driver assistance systems that actively engage in the driving of the vehicle are not allowed on a road test. This includes adaptive speed control, speed limiters, automatic parking, hands-free driving, and any plug-in after-market devices not designed for the vehicle.

During the road test preamble, the driver examiner will ask the examinee if any driver assistance systems are active, and advise them if they must be turned off prior to the road test. If an examinee uses a driver assistance system that is not allowed, the driver examiner will either mark, warn, or discontinue the test according to established criteria.

If your school uses any driver assistance technologies or video recording technologies, please remember to turn these systems off, if possible, prior to the road test.”

West Coast Driver Training Will Be Offering An Air Brakes Course In Nanaimo On 10-11 October 2026

Posted on July 22, 2026October 7, 2026 By Mark Anderson

The October 10/11 Air Brakes course is now FULLY ENROLLED. If you would like to add your name to the cancellation list for this course, please fill in our registration form.

West Coast Driver Training will be offering an Air Brakes Course in Nanaimo on 10-11 October 2026. This Air Brakes Course will be held at:

10-11 October 2026, 9 am to 5 pm, at the Morpeth Masonic Hall, 620 Morpeth Avenue, Nanaimo, B.C. Cost is $275.00 + GST = $288.75 / person.
Click here or see below on this page for a map showing the location of the Morpeth Masonic Hall, 620 Morpeth Avenue, Nanaimo, B.C.
To sign up or to get more information, email erica@westcoastdrivertraining.com or fill in our registration form.
On the second day of the course we typically finish by 1 p.m. or 2 p.m.
Come to the back door of the building and down the stairs. Bring a pen to take notes. A Course Manual will be provided. Bring a lunch if you wish. There will be a one hour lunch break in case you need to drive somewhere to get lunch. There is plenty of parking available.

Here is a map showing the location of the Morpeth Masonic Hall, 620 Morpeth Avenue in Nanaimo:

Here is a Google Street View image of the Morpeth Masonic Hall, 620 Morpeth Avenue in Nanaimo:

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Mark’s Music Collection – Latest Videos – 14 July 2026

Posted on July 14, 2026July 14, 2026 By Mark Anderson

Our Chief Instructor, Mark Anderson, maintains some music channels on YouTube and Rumble called Mark’s Music Collection, Mark’s Music Collection – Jazz and Mark’s Music Collection – Classical.

He has found that a lot of our clients are interested in music from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s so this post is for our clients who are music fans.

Here are the latest uploads on those channels:

Mark’s Music Collection

Renaissance – Novella (1977)

The Seekers – Best Of The Seekers (1968)

Ekseption – Trinity (1973)

Hank Snow – The Four/Square Album (1965)

Head East – Gettin’ Lucky (1977)

Paul Williams – Here Comes Inspiration (1974)

Joe Probst – The Lion And The Lady (1971)

Ferron – Shadows On A Dime (1984)

Ian Lloyd – Goose Bumps (1979)

Richie Furay Band – I’ve Got A Reason (1976)

Richie Furay – I’ve Got A Reason (1976)

Richie Furay – Seasons Of Change (1982)

Peter Schilling – Error In The System (1983)

Walter Rossi – Diamonds For The Kid (1980)

Gene Pitney – Blue Gene (1964)

Hank Snow – Lonesome Whistle (1972)

Mylon Lefevre – Weak At The Knees (1977)

Freddy King – 17 Hits (1977 Re Issue)

Buck Owens & Ferlin Husky & Faron Young (1965)

Hank Snow – I Went To Your Wedding (1969)

John Lodge – Natural Avenue (1977)

Four Seasons – 2nd Vault Of Golden Hits (1966)

Mark’s Music Collection – Jazz

Harold Harris – Here’s Harold (1961)

Eddie Condon – Chicago Style (1927-1933)

Mark’s Music Collection – Classical

Placido Domingo – Always In My Heart (1984)

Handel – Concerto For Harp & Lute – Ellis, Jones, Philomusica Of London (1960)

Mark’s Music Collection – Latest Videos

Posted on June 30, 2026July 14, 2026 By Mark Anderson

He has found that a lot of our clients are interested in music from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s so this post is for our clients who are music fans.

Here are the latest uploads on those channels:

Mark’s Music Collection

Dave Clark 5 – Hits Of The Dave Clark 5 (1966)

Michael Bloomfield – It’s Not Killing Me (1969)

Dino, Desi And Billy – I’m A Fool (1965)

Bobby Curtola – Hitchhiker (1961)

Little Milton – Grits Ain’t Groceries (1972)

Roger McGuinn – Peace On You (1974)

Otis Rush – Tops (1985)

Brewer & Shipley – Welcome To Riddle Bridge (1975)

Moody Blues – Go Now (1965)

Russ Ballard – Russ Ballard (1984)

Russ Ballard – The Fire Still Burns (1985)

John Mayall – 70th Birthday Concert (2003)

John Mayall – Bottom Line (1979)

Procol Harum – Procol’s Ninth (1975)

Memphis Slim – Travelling With The Blues (1960)

The Nighthawks – Jacks & Kings (1978)

The Nighthawks – Best Of The Rock Vol. 2 (1988)

The Nighthawks – Live In Europe (1987)

The Yardbirds – Having A Rave Up (1965)

The Yardbirds – Featuring Eric Clapton (1964)

Mark’s Music Collection – Jazz

Climax Jazz Band – The Entertainers (1978)

Coleman Hawkins, Stan Getz, Don Byas (1958-1959)

Pee Wee Hunt – Straight From Dixie! (1950)

Jimmy Rushing – Little Jimmy Rushing And The Big Brass (1958)

Benny Goodman – The Great Benny Goodman (1956)

Al Hirt – Swingin’ Dixie At Dan’s Pier 600 In New Orleans (1958)

Mark’s Music Collection – Classical

Handel – Concerto For Harp & Lute, Concerto For Harp, Concerto Grosso In C “Alexander’s Feast (1960)

Scott Joplin – The Red Back Book (1973)

Author: Mark Anderson

The October 10/11 Air Brakes course is now FULLY ENROLLED. If you would like to add your name to the cancellation list for this course, please fill in our registration form.