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Entry Level Professional Truck Driver Training Program > Students

How to apply

Read the instructions carefully to ensure your application is processed in a timely manner. Before submitting your application, refer to the application checklist to ensure you have enclosed all of the required documentation.

To apply, you’ll need:

• a Commercial Driver Record (abstract) within the last 60 days. Get yours from any Driver and Vehicle Licensing Service Outlet, or call (204) 985-0980, or toll-free 1-866-323-0543 for further information.
• a Criminal Record Search within the last 60 days. Get yours from the Public Safety Building at 151 Princess Street in Winnipeg, or from any RCMP office.
• a valid Manitoba Class 1 Learner’s Licence. Find out how to get yours here, or by calling 985-7000 or 1-800-665-2410. Note: All applicants for a Class 1 driver’s licence must file a medical report approved by Driver and Vehicle Licensing before taking a written test.
• visit an Employment Manitoba Centre to determine your eligibility, obtain a referral letter and complete the truck driver aptitude assessment. Please bring your Manitoba driver’s license with you for identification purposes. Find out which Centre is closest to you by calling 1-866-332-5077, or visit the Employment Manitoba website.

How to apply

1. Fill out the application form.
   
   
2. Attach:

• your original Commercial Driver Record (abstract)
• your original Criminal Record Search
• a photocopy of your Manitoba Class 1 Learner’s Licence
• your original referral letter from the Employment Manitoba Centre verifying your eligibility

3. Mail or deliver your application package in-person to:
   
   Entry Level Professional Truck Driver
   Training Program
   ATTN: Program Administrator
   25 Bunting Street
   Winnipeg, MB R2X 2P5
   Ph: 204-632-6600 Toll Free: 1-866-820-1317
   Fax: 204-694-7134

If you’re accepted…
You’ll need to confirm:

• a participating trucking company has hired you and is providing your on-the-job training and mentoring upon successful completion of the trucking driver school training.
• you’re enrolled in an approved training school for truck drivers.

Then, you must:

• agree to work for a trucking firm insured by our Special Risk Extension Department for two years
• sign an indemnity agreement to reimburse MPI tuition paid on your behalf if you do not successfully complete the program