What is MELT?
Mandatory Entry Level Training or ELT Entry Level Training began being introduced in 2017 with the first province Ontario implementing a standard. An unfortunate accident occurred in 2018, where sixteen people died in a collision between a truck and bus and national attention was placed on truck driver training and requirements. Since that time nine […]
Don’t get scammed by Truck Driver Training School
Enrolling in a truck driver training program is a significant investment in your future career. However, with the increasing demand for truck drivers, there has been a rise in fraudulent schools that prey on aspiring drivers. Here are some essential tips to help you avoid scams and ensure you receive the best training possible in […]
Tuition Tax Credit. What is T2202?
Understanding Form T2202: Tax Credit for Truck Driver Training in Manitoba Form T2202, also known as the Tuition and Enrolment Certificate, is a tax document issued to students who have paid tuition fees for qualifying educational programs at a designated educational institution in Canada. This form is crucial in helping students and their families manage […]
Class 1 MELT Course Details
MELT Training consists of the following: 40.5 hours classroom training 40.0 hours in-yard training 41.0 hours in-cab training Total 121.5 hours of training Prerequisites: 18 years of age or older Hold a full class 5 licence Have class 1A licence (class 1 authorized instruction) Have an “I” endorsement (authorized air brake instruction) Good English […]
Mandatory Entry Level Training Information
The Province of Manitoba has recently announced that Mandatory Entry Level Training (MELT) will soon be enforced in Manitoba for most Class 1 Licences, much like our neighbouring provinces of Ontario, Saskatchewan and Alberta. The Federal government has also the announcement that a standard for drivers will be implemented nationally in 2020, however, no details […]