On October 10, 2018, the Government of Alberta announced plans to introduce new Mandatory Entry Level Training (MELT) Program requirements for drivers seeking to obtain a Class 1 (tractor-trailer) or Class 2 (bus, school) driver’s licences.
Since the announcement of the MELT Programs, Alberta Transportation has worked together with industry stakeholders to develop training curriculums for Class 1 and Class 2 MELT Programs that will meet the driver training needs of Albertans.
The Class 1 curriculum was completed in November and can be found on the Alberta Transportation website www.transportation.alberta.ca/4924.htm.
The Class 1 curriculum was completed in November and can be found on the Alberta Transportation website www.transportation.alberta.ca/4924.htm. compared to 32 in Ontario. Alberta requires all training to be completed on a manual transmission, minimum 13-speed, while Ontario allows training to be done on an automatic. MELT will be required in Alberta for everyone as on March 1, 2019.