Sask. to enforce 121-hour training standard for semi drivers
Saskatchewan will be imposing stricter rules and standards for semi truck driver training starting this spring.
Starting on March 15, 2019, anyone who wants a Class 1 trucking license in the province will have to go through a minimum 121.5 hours of training within a standardized curriculum.
Driver training will include instruction in a classroom and behind the wheel, prioritizing basic techniques, professional driving habits, vehicle inspections and air brakes.
According to the province, semi driver instructors and training schools will be held to higher standards and all Class 1 road tests will be done by SGI examiners and will be tougher.