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 OR 
• 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