Trucking News
Ontario Sets Tougher Training Rules For New Truck Drivers
· Source: Canada Immigration News
Ontario is rolling out a standardized training curriculum for commercial truck drivers, adding waiting periods, extra road tests and mandatory instruction hours that will directly shape the path for newcomers building a career behind the wheel.
The changes begin phasing in on January 1, 2027, with full curriculum implementation expected early next year.
The Ontario government says the update marks a milestone in its plan to keep the province’s roads among the safest in North America.
Officials are developing a new entry level curriculum so every commercial driver, no matter where they trained, receives the same consistent, high quality instruction before getting behind the wheel of a heavy vehicle.
Read the full story at Canada Immigration News.
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