Tractor Trailer AZ M.E.L.T.

Canada Heavy Equipment College’s Tractor Trailer AZ M.E.L.T. program prepares students for careers in the commercial trucking and transportation industry. The Mandatory Entry-Level Training (MELT) program meets Ontario’s standardized training requirements for individuals pursuing a Class A commercial driver’s licence. Through classroom instruction and practical behind-the-wheel training, students develop the essential knowledge and skills needed to operate tractor-trailers safely and responsibly.

The program covers vehicle components and systems, basic driving techniques, professional driving habits, and off-road manoeuvres. Students also learn about vehicle inspections, regulatory documentation, hours-of-service compliance, cargo securement, loss prevention, and emergency handling. By combining practical experience with essential safety and regulatory knowledge, the program helps prepare graduates for the responsibilities of professional tractor-trailer driving.

Dates subject to change.

Admission Requirements

• Minium age of 18 years.
• Canadian Citizen/Permanent Resident.
• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent.
• Valid G License.
• Drivers Abstract.
• Criminal Background Check.
• MTO Medical.

What You’ll Learn

• Operate tractor-trailers using safe and professional driving techniques.
• Perform vehicle inspections and understand vehicle components and systems.
• Follow hours-of-service regulations, documentation requirements, and cargo securement procedures.
• Handle off-road manoeuvres, emergencies, and defensive driving situations.