Truck Transport Class 1

Program Overview

This Class 1 Mandatory Entry Level Training (MELT) program provides 113 hours of comprehensive training for aspiring truck drivers. It covers essential topics such as safety practices, vehicle operation, and regulations. The program includes in-class theory, practical yard training, and behind-the-wheel experience, preparing students for real-world driving conditions. Additionally, the Air Brakes Q Endorsement is included, a requirement for operating vehicles with air brakes.

Program Outline

Outline:

Class 1 Mandatory Entry Level Training (MELT)

• 113 hours of training
• In-class theory, in-yard practical teaching, and behind-the-wheel experience
• Practical training in operating modern tractor-type trucks and various trailers
• Practical exercises involving rural and urban traffic circuits under actual driving conditions

Air Brakes Q Endorsement

• Classroom session and practical training
• Required for Class 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 drivers to operate vehicles equipped with air brakes

Curriculum:

Class 1 MELT

• Safety practices
• Vehicle and load documentation
• Acts, rules, and regulations
• Driver training - practical application

Admission Requirements:

• 18 years of age