Class 1 truck training
ICBC Mandatory Entry-Level Training (MELT) Class 1 Program
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A provincially mandated 140-hour commercial truck driver program combining 64.5 hours of classroom theory, 15.5 hours of yard training, and 60 hours of 1-on-1 on-road practical instruction.
How long
140 Hours (4–7 Weeks)
Cost
Not published
Schools
10 in BC
Where you can take this: 10 schools
THE ROUTE
How this program works, step by step
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The route (8 steps)
1Grade 11 Preparation
2Grade 12 Graduation
3Admissions & Prerequisites
4Application Process
5Program Curriculum
6Where to Take It
7Licensing & Certification
8Career Destination
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STEP BY STEP
Step by step
The same route as the map, as a list.
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Step 1 of 6
What you need to get in
- Minimum 19 years of age
- Valid BC Class 5 or 6 Full Driver’s Licence (non-GDL) held for at least 2 full years
- Approved ICBC Commercial Driver’s Medical Examination Report (DMER)
- Clean 5-year commercial driver abstract with no major driving prohibitions
- Air Brake (Code 15) knowledge endorsement or concurrent training
- Pass ICBC Class 1 commercial learner knowledge and road sign tests
- Meet provincial commercial vision (20/30) and hearing medical standards
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Step 2 of 6
How to apply
- Obtain an ICBC Commercial Driver’s Medical Examination Report (DMER) from a licensing office and have it completed by a physician
- Pass the ICBC Class 1 commercial knowledge test, road signs test, and air brake test to obtain a Class 1 Learner’s Licence
- Select an approved Class 1 MELT driving school and register for an upcoming full-time or part-time cohort
- Provide your Class 1 learner permit, medical confirmation, 5-year driver abstract, and tuition deposit upon registration
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Step 3 of 6
Class 1 truck training
⏱ 140 Hours (4–7 Weeks)- 140 total program hours mandated by provincial regulation across 4 to 8 weeks
- 64.5 hours of classroom or blended theory (regulations, logbooks, trip planning, and cargo securement)
- 15.5 hours of practical yard training (pre-trip vehicle inspection, air brake pushrod checks, and coupling/uncoupling)
- 60 hours of dedicated practical in-cab instruction (including 35.5 hours behind-the-wheel on urban streets, highways, and mountain passes)
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Step 4 of 6
Where to take it
⏱ 10 schools in BC- 1st Class Driving School Ltd. — 6–8 weeks (Not published)
- A.L.R. Driving School — 6–8 weeks (Not published)
- Banur Driving School Ltd. — 6–8 weeks (Not published)
- Cariboo Driver Training — 6–8 weeks (Not published)
- CSTT Complete School of Truck Transportation Ltd. — 140 hours (Not published)
- Extreme Professional Driver Training Inc. — 6–8 weeks (Not published)
- Gold Star Professional Driving School Inc. — 6–8 weeks (Not published)
- Integrity Driving School Ltd. — 6–8 weeks (Not published)
- and 2 more, see the list below
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Step 5 of 6
Exams and registration after
- 140-hour MELT completion verification submitted by school to the ICBC provincial registry
- ICBC Class 1 Pre-Trip Mechanical Inspection & Air Brake Practical Assessment
- ICBC Class 1 Commercial Road Test (2.5-hour driving evaluation conducted by an ICBC commercial examiner)
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Step 6 of 6
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SCHOOLS
Where you can take this(10 schools)
Compare tuitions, campus locations, and delivery formats across approved institutions in British Columbia.
🌊
Duration6–8 weeks
TuitionNot published
DeliveryIn-Person
“ICBC-approved 140-hour commercial driver instruction in Courtenay and Campbell River with dedicated 1-on-1 in-cab training on modern tractor-trailer equipment.”
🛢️
Duration6–8 weeks
TuitionNot published
DeliveryIn-Person
“Peace River ICBC-approved 140-hour commercial driving certification in Fort St. John, preparing professional drivers for industrial, highway, and resource sector freight haulage.”
🚦
Duration6–8 weeks
TuitionNot published
DeliveryIn-Person
“Surrey-based ICBC certified 140-hour Class 1 MELT course featuring 64.5 theory hours, 15.5 yard training hours, and 60 practical driving hours with job search support.”
🌲
Duration6–8 weeks
TuitionNot published
DeliveryIn-Person
“Northern and Cariboo commercial driver training in Williams Lake delivering 140 hours of rigorous practical backing, coupling, pre-trip inspection, and highway tractor-trailer handling.”
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Duration140 hours
TuitionNot published
DeliveryIn-Person
“Vancouver Island’s dedicated 140-hour Class 1 commercial training at Victoria Airport / Sidney, providing hands-on backing, pre-trip inspections, and dual-control highway instruction.”
🏔️
Duration6–8 weeks
TuitionNot published
DeliveryIn-Person
“Comprehensive ICBC-approved 140-hour Class 1 commercial tractor-trailer training featuring real-world mountain pass driving, chain-up exercises, and defensive techniques in Kamloops, Kelowna, and Vernon.”
⭐
Duration6–8 weeks
TuitionNot published
DeliveryIn-Person
“ICBC-approved 140-hour Class 1 MELT commercial licensing in Burnaby and Coquitlam with free air brake theory and flexible 7-day-a-week training schedules.”
🚚
Duration6–8 weeks
TuitionNot published
DeliveryIn-Person
“ICBC-certified 140-hour Class 1 MELT commercial truck driver training with flexible scheduling, practical yard maneuvering, and road tests across Fraser Valley, Okanagan, and Prince George.”
🛣️
Duration6–8 weeks
TuitionNot published
DeliveryHybrid
“Blended 140-hour Class 1 MELT instruction combining online hazardous materials and theory modules with practical yard skills and supervised mountain pass driving in Kamloops, Langley, and Surrey.”
🚛
Duration6–8 weeks
TuitionNot published
DeliveryHybrid
“Official ICBC standard 140-hour Class 1 MELT program: 64.5 hours theory/classroom, 15.5 hours yard training, and 60 hours practical 1-on-1 on-road driving across Abbotsford, Langley, Surrey, and Chilliwack.”