Class 1 Driver Training

Class 1 Driver Training

Prepare for a career in professional truck driving with UCN’s 244-Hour Truck Driver Training Program. Offered in partnership with Professional Transport Driver Training School, this program provides the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to succeed in the industry.

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Upcoming Sessions

Class 1 Driver Course

Start Date: September 14, 2026

End Date: October 27, 2026

Time: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Location: Thompson Campus

Format: In Person

Application Deadline: August 21, 2026

Cost: 17,075 no GST – per student

See below for program schedule.

What You’ll Learn

  • Obtain knowledge, skills and license to drive a semi-trailer truck

Course Outcomes

Key Benefits

  • Certification & Licence Readiness — Students gain the skills and experience to complete the Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) road tests, helping them obtain a Class 1 driver’s licence.
  • Job-Readiness for Professional Truck Driving — Graduates build practical, in-cab driving experience plus theoretical knowledge, preparing them for careers as Class 1 commercial drivers.

Program Schedule

Gain in-depth knowledge of truck driving regulations and safety procedures.

Develop hands-on experience with real-world driving scenarios.

Earn industry-recognized certification to launch your career in transportation.

Build the practical expertise needed to succeed in the trucking industry.

Admissions

Check Your Eligibility

To be accepted into this program, you must meet the following prerequisites:

  1. Minimum 18 years of age
  2. Hold a valid full Class 5 license (Stage F)
    • A valid full class 5 driver’s license is needed (authorized instruction or learners permit is not acceptable)
  3. Knowledge tests/Authorized Instruction Permits (Learners):
  4. Valid medical record on file with Manitoba Public Insurance
    • A driver applying for Class 1 license must file a mandatory Medical Examination Report with Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI). This report must be approved by Driver Fitness prior to obtaining your authorized instruction. Applicants are permitted to take the Class 1 knowledge test before the Medical Examination Report is approved. The medical report is valid for six months from the date your physician completes it. Your authorized instruction must be obtained within this six-month time frame.
  5. Driver’s Abstract

Costs

$ 17,075 no GST

This is per student (Includes course materials plus 2 attempts at Manitoba Public Insurance road tests)

Important Dates and Deadlines

Class 1 Driver Course Start Date

September 14, 2026


Ready To Apply?

Pay by cash, check, Purchase Order, ATI, TAN, MasterCard/Visa. Courses are subject to cancellation due to insufficient enrolment.

Refund Policy: 100% refund will be issued if the course is cancelled by UCN. If the student wishes to withdraw, a refund will be issued, provided the voluntary withdrawal form is submitted to UCN 15 business days prior to the first day of class.

Contact Us


Gurdeep Jassal

Operations Coordinator, NWDC

Community & Industry Solutions

Thompson Campus