AZ Truck Driver MELT (Mandatory Entry Level Training)

Confederation College’s AZ Truck Driver MELT (Mandatory Entry Level Training) program follows industry standards and practices, so new truck drivers are ready for the job market. Across Canada, transport drivers are in high demand, earning above average incomes. The trucking industry has changed significantly with greater emphasis on safety, health, prevention, and accountability. The career itself involves the operation of heavy trucks to transport goods and materials over urban, provincial, and international routes.

Long-haul transport truck drivers primarily operate tractor-trailers to transport goods and materials over long distances. Through this program, students will receive classroom and practical training, including driving, yard, pre-trip, and observation. Hands-on training in the yard and on the road using a tractor-trailer, while under the instruction of a qualified trainer. Drive time includes real world scenarios and trips on highways, city streets and back roads with a strong emphasis on defensive driving.

What You’ll Learn

• Planning trip logistics.
• Preparing documentation.
• Vehicle inspection.
• Securing cargo as per safety requirements.
• Obtaining permits for international routes.
• Recording cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.