Brampton Truck Driving School Charged After Safety Violations Found on Student Driver’s Truck

A truck driving training school based in Brampton is facing charges after one of their trucks was discovered to have safety issues, including inoperative brakes. Peel Regional Police reported that officers conducted a safety inspection on a tractor-trailer in the vicinity of Airport Road and Derry Road East on Tuesday (May 23).

During the inspection, it was revealed that the truck had non-functioning brakes, broken suspension systems, and the driver had neglected to perform a daily inspection as required.

Truck Driving School commercial motor vehicle stopped for CVSA inspection at Airport Rd/Derry Rd E #Brampton.
Inoperative breaks, broken suspension systems, and the driver's failure to do a daily inspection.
Vehicle taken out of service, and the driver and company were charged. pic.twitter.com/ZV9Wznt2E5

— Peel Regional Police (@PeelPolice) May 24, 2023

An image circulated online featuring a blue tractor-trailer displaying the words “student driver” on the rear and the name “Blue Rock” on the side. Although the police did not disclose the school’s name, a spokesperson from Blue Rock Truck Training School confirmed that charges were filed against the company in relation to the incident. Blue Rock stated that the driver was en route to a mechanic for servicing when the vehicle was stopped.

As a result of the safety violations, the truck was taken out of service, and both the driver and the company now face charges. The specific charges have not been provided immediately by a Peel Regional Police spokesperson.