A: TRACTOR TRAILER (A) DRIVER (M.E.L.T COMPLIANT)

At Trontario Truck Driving School, our mission is to provide top- qulity driving education. We aim to ensure that every student becomes  a safe and confident driver on the road.   

*The Ministry of Transportation is introducing Mandatory Entry Level Training ( MELT ) that requires students to successfully complete the mandatory program prior to attending their A class road test.

CLASS A: Truck Trailer several tractor trailer or combination of motor vehicle and towed vehicles where the towed vehicles exceed a total gross weight of 4,600 kilograms .

Applicant must meet the following requirements to be eligible for admission to this program.

Must be 18 years of age or older to drive in Canada 

Must have a valid Ontario G class Driver License  

Must complete and submit a medical report to the Drive Test Center

Must Pass an eye test at the Drive Test Center 

Must Pass a written test for A class and traffic signs  

Must have proof of completing 10th grade or Ontario Highschool Diploma 

Pass the Alternate Admission test ( AAT)

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103.5 HOURS - IN-VEHICLE AND IN-CLASS TRAINING 

Introduction to Commercial Driving 

Getting to know the Truck Controls 

Personal Safety and Safety Equipment 

Gears and Shifting 

Daily Vehicle Inspection 

Bob Tailing 

Hours of Service

Coupling and Uncoupling 

Defensive Driving 

Collision Scene, Incidents and Reporting 

Maneuvering and Turning Techniques 

Weights and Dimensions 

Loads- Handling, Distribution and Secure 

In Vehicle Documentation and Records

Pulling Loads 

Backing Up 

Introduction to Dangerous Goods

Trip Planning and Border Control Issues 

Highway Driving

Formal Review and Final Evaluation