CLASS 1 DRIVER – TRACTOR TRAILER PROGRAM

There is no better time than NOW to start your new career as a Class 1 Tractor Trailer Driver!

Our 14 week Class 1 Driver – Tractor Trailer Program gives you 10 weeks of driver training, 7 industry certifications, 50 hours of Behind the Wheel time and 4 weeks of on-the-job training (Internship). Our program also has the most registered hours behind the wheel in Nova Scotia.

Included in our program:

1. WHMIS Training
2. Occupational Health & Safety Training – OH&S
3. Standard (Intermediate) Workplace First Aid CPR C and AED
4. Transportation of Dangerous Goods Training – TDG
5. Professional Driver Improvement Course – PDIC Training
6. Air Brakes Training
7. Forklift Operator Safety Training
8. Cargo Securement and Handling Training – NSC Standard 10
9. Basic Fire Safety Training
10. Career Development Training
11. Computers Basics
12. Truck Driver Life Skills
13. Tractor Trailer Driving Basics
14. Tractor Trailer Systems
15. Class 1 Driver – Practical – Field and Maneuvering Skills, Pre-Trip Inspections and Coupling, Observation and Hands on Instruction, Behind The Wheel (BTW)

Congratulations Priyesh, on graduating from Class 1 Driver – Tractor Trailer and on securing a job with Armour Transportation Systems.  (January 2023). This 14-week program consists of 10 weeks at METI with 50 hours of behind-the-wheel time and 4 weeks of on-the-job training placement (Internship).

“The Canadian Trucking Association estimated that there will be nearly 50,000 vacant positions by 2027, a number that is alarming for the Atlantic Provinces Trucking Association.”

Global News, October 29, 2022

During the 4-week job training placement (Internship), you will receive a minimum of 100 hours behind the wheel (BTW) time, complying with the Atlantic Canada Trucking Industry Class 1 Professional Truck Driver Training Public and Private Training Institute Standards.

METI maintains industry relationships across Canada!

• We train over 500 business and trade professionals.
• We supply employers with professional Class 1 Drivers.
• Our Class 1 Driver – Tractor Trailer Program was developed with industry professionals who continue to work with us, ensuring that you have the most hireable skills in the industry.

Admission To METI Class 1 Driver – Tractor Trailer Is Easy And Fast!

Please bring the following to our Student Services Team:

• A completed Application Form or download the application by clicking here
• A completed Class 1 Driver’s Medical Form
• Your Driver’s Abstract
• Your Class 5 Driver’s License (In Graduated Licensing, “N” must be removed prior to start date.)
• An updated resume
• Proof of education completed
• A Criminal Record Check

Congratulations, Ethan and Maxime, on graduating from our Class 1 Driver – Tractor Trailer Program. Great work! Thank you for choosing METI. Both grads have been given offers of employment and we wish them all the best in their new careers (January 2023).

Joe and Shannon are here to discuss and help you with funding and student loan options that may be available!

Please call or send them an email to learn more.
902-539-9766 or email training@metiatlantic.com

Click to learn about funding/financing options that may be available.