Mandatory entry-level training to be required for commercial trucking licence
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The B.C. Government is implementing mandatory entry-level training (MELT) for new Class 1 commercial driver’s licence applications starting this October.
According to the Province, the shift will exceed the minimum requirements for entry-level training of Class 1 drivers by the National Safety Code Standard.
“Having mandatory entry-level commercial vehicle training will result in better-trained new drivers and improved road safety for everyone in British Columbia,” said Rob Fleming, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure. “We’ve worked collaboratively with the trucking industry to create a new MELT program for B.C. that will strengthen the industry and prepare drivers to operate safely across B.C.’s challenging climates.”
Mandatory entry-level training to be required for commercial trucking licence
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VICTORIA, B.C. – B.C. has announced the introduction of mandatory entry-level training (MELT) for new Class 1 commercial driver’s license applicants.
According to a release, the program will go beyond minimum requirements set by the National Safety Code Standard for entry-level training of Class 1 drivers.
MELT will become a prerequisite for Class 1 road testing beginning October 18th. The program will utilize best practices from other jurisdictions in Canada, emphasising safe driving for mountainous geography and diverse driving conditions. It will ensure commercial drivers are prepared for the roads and changing weather patterns found in the mountains.