Manual Transmission MELT Program
Easy to understand manual transmission trucking curriculum, on-road training provided by well experienced and certified instructors
Course Language: English
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Manual Transmission Training
Truck driving remains one of the most in-demand careers in Canada. It offers stable job opportunities and competitive wages. While automatic trucks have become more common, many fleets still rely on manual transmissions.
Your choice directly impacts your career’s growth. It shapes your training, job options, and long-term career flexibility.
What is manual transmission training?
Manual trucks require shifting gears using a clutch and gearbox. Drivers are required to have better control over speed and power, and drive in challenging conditions.
Learning to drive a manual transmission can also improve overall driving skills, make you more adaptable, and confident behind the wheel. At Caledon Truck Driving School in Brampton, we equip our students with the skills, knowledge, and hands-on manual driving experience needed to operate commercial trucks safely and confidently.
Manual truck training follows the same structured approach as our MELT (Mandatory Entry-Level Training) program, which is required for an AZ license in Ontario. Our personalised program approved by Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005 covers 103.5 hours of training, including classroom instruction, in-yard training, and on-road and off-road driving practice.
eligibility
Minimum 18 years of age
Valid Ontario class ‘G’ license or higher
Pass a vision test
OSSD grade 12 diploma (or higher), or proof of grade 10 English equivalency
Submit MTO approved medical form
Knowledge verification of rules of the road and signs
Step By Step Guide To Your AZ-DZ LicenCe
Step 1
Make sure you’re eligible enrolling in our MELT – Tractor, Trailer manual transmission Program. You must hold a full G Ontario license. If you’re switching your license from another province, please visit MTO’s website for specific directions.
Step 2
Pick up the medical form from our school or your nearest Drive Test location. You can also download it from here and print it to fill information.
Step 3
Get the form filled out by a licensed physician. It should cost you around $50-$100.
Step 4
Complete a written test to obtain your Learner’s Permit before training for the MELT Program. It will cost you $23.25 for the written test and $96.75 for the first road test.
Step 5
Once you receive the permit, contact us at Caledon Truck Driving School and we’ll create a personalised plan to meet your training needs. We’ll train you for the MTO road test, so you can get your operator’s license.
Step 6
Clear the Ministry of Transportation road test and you’re all ready to start your career as a Tractor and Trailer driver.
“Safe and professional truck driving is not a skill, it’s an attitude”
MTO-Approved Trainers
With real-world experience, they teach proper gear shifting, clutch control, and maneuvering techniques for safe, confident driving.
Hands-On Training (4:1 Trainer Ratio)
Province-approved smaller class sizes ensure each student receives focused instruction, personalized coaching, immediate feedback, and more time behind the wheel.
Highest Safety Standards
Our training covers critical skills including pre-trip inspections, emergency procedures, hazard awareness, hands-on safety drills, and situational training, so our students are equipped for real-world driving.
about our instructors
Amarjit Kang
With over 23 years of experience, our trainer, Amarjit Kang is an expert at long-haul driving. He is a perfectionist, who’s always calm and has excellent work ethics, and ensures students understand instructions and gain knowledge. He delivers training in four languages including English, Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi.
Sukhjinder Parhar
Sukhjinder Parhar is a long-haul truck driver and trainer with over 10 years of driving experience. His expertise lies in practical skills and always ensures students are informed and confident about their newly acquired driving skills. Parhar is fluent in English, Hindi, and Punjabi and would deliver instructions in any language you’re comfortable in.
