Traning Program

TRACTOR TRAILER DRIVER PROGRAM (MANDATORY ENTRY-LEVEL TRAINING) PROGRAM FOR CLASS A DRIVER

Effective from July 1,2017 if you want Class A (commercial truck) driver’s license you will need to complete mandatory training before taking your road test. The Mandatory entry-level training will include at least 103.5 hours of instructional time and cover the entry-level knowledge and skills needed to safely operate a large truck on Ontario’s roads.

REQUIREMENTS: To apply for a full Class A licence, you need to: Be at least 18 years old Hold a valid Ontario class G license Submit an MTO medical test report Pass an MTO written test for Class A TRACTOR TRAILER DRIVER M.E.L.T. COURSE OUTLINE: Students of our program will gain the skills required to obtain a commercial driver position within the transportation sector.

General safety inspection and maintenance Hours of service (Log Book), Map Reading, Transportation of Dangerous Goods, Handling of Cargo, Trip Planning, Tractor-Trailer Driver Handbook/Workbook, reviewing & final testing.

as In-Cab check, progressive shifting, clutch brakes, double-clutching, break-checks, road driving, safe turns and lane positioning, city and outside city driving, merging Truck familiarization, under-hood inspection, pre-trip inspection on truck and trailer, post-trip inspection, coupling and uncoupling, backing, strategies for confined spaces. Vigilance Training (Operators and those working near equipment) Supervision of Site Fundamentals

Competent drivers must know not only how to operate the particular class of equipment to which they have been assigned but also be aware of hazards associated with the work they have been asked to do They will be able to operate equipment in a manner that protects both their own safety and the safety of others in their workplace.