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CLASS 1 LICENCE
Mandatory Entry Level (MELT)
121.5 Hours Professional Truck Driver Training Program.
New mandatory training requirements for drivers who want to obtain their Class 1 driver’s licence.
Drivers must complete an approved Class 1 Mandatory Entry-Level Training (MELT) course before they can book their road test to obtain a Class 1 licence to drive a semi-trailer truck (other existing requirements also apply).
The Province of Manitoba has introduced this mandatory minimum training requirement, which aligns with other Canadian jurisdictions that are in the process of implementing mandatory training programs. Previously, training was recommended but not required prior to obtaining a Class 1 licence. CLASS 3 LICENCE
Class 3 courses are booked based on availability.
Air brake training is included.
The Class 3 course is design to help drivers in the construction, gravel, concrete and oil industries. Class 3 allows the license holder to operate trucks with more than two axles OR a truck with two axles towing a vehicle with a registered gross vehicle weight of more than 4,540 kgs (but does not include a semi-trailer truck).
This course is comprised of five sessions of 4 hours each. The 20-hour course includes training on pre-trip and air brake inspections, driving and backing. Taking the Class 3 training with Commercial Truck Training Centre includes air brake endorsement.
MELT PROGRAM
Mandatory training is required for drivers who want to obtain their Class 1 driver’s licence.
You must complete an approved Class 1 Mandatory Entry-Level Training (MELT) course before you can book your road test to obtain a Class 1 licence to drive a semi-trailer truck (other existing requirements also apply).
The MELT course consists of 121.5 hours of standardized training that covers the essential knowledge and skills to safely operate a semi-trailer truck. This mandatory training will help ensure the safety of all road users.
Drivers only need to successfully complete mandatory training once – there is no need to take the training again.
Existing Class 1 drivers
Drivers with an existing valid Manitoba Class 1 licence issued before September 1, 2019, do not need to retest and are not required to take MELT.
Course requirements
MELT consists of a minimum 121.5 hours of training. Instruction consists of 40 hours in class, 40.5 hours in yard and 41 hours in cab.
REFRESHER COURSES
Experience operating heavy vehicles in the past but
want to revive their driving skills.
The amount of work that goes into driving a commercial truck is pretty crazy. As a CDL holder, you probably already know that. If you don’t use your CDL for a period of time, it’s easy to forget skills and laws that dictate your time on the road. Unfortunately, going too long without a truck driving job may make companies hesitant to hire you.
A CDL refresher course is the solution. If you’re ready to get back on the road, learn about some of the best refresher courses available.
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