Driving a tractor-trailer for a living in Saskatchewan requires a Class 1A licence from SGI plus completion of Mandatory Entry-Level Training (MELT). MELT-approved programs run roughly four to seven weeks and let you legally take the road test for Class 1A.
The NOC 73300, Transport truck drivers covers the following day-to-day work:
There is more than one way in. Pick the path that matches your timeline and how you want to learn.
SGI publishes the full MELT curriculum and the rules every approved training school must follow. The 47 classroom hours can be done online through SGI's SkillsPass platform; the 17.5 in-yard and 57 in-cab hours must be taken in person with a certified Class 1 training school.
Class 1 MELT in Saskatchewan is delivered by private SGI-certified driver training schools, not by Sask Polytech. SGI maintains the authoritative directory of every certified school by city. Tuition varies; shop around.
The equivalent Alberta pathways. If you train in Alberta, your credential is portable to Saskatchewan and most other provinces.
Effective April 1, 2025, the Class 1 Learning Pathway replaced the older Class 1 MELT program in Alberta. It uses a more flexible, apprentice-style structure, but the core training-then-test sequence is the same. All Alberta-licensed driver training schools follow this standardized curriculum. Drivers who already hold a Class 2 or Class 3 licence with at least 2 years of experience can apply for the Experience and Equivalency pathway, which is shorter.
SGI (Saskatchewan Government Insurance)
SGI sets the MELT curriculum, approves training providers, and issues the Class 1A licence after you pass the knowledge and road tests. They also enforce ongoing medical, vision, and demerit-point requirements for commercial drivers.
Visit the regulator's site →Government of Alberta, Transportation and Economic Corridors
Alberta Transportation sets the Class 1 curriculum, approves training schools, and issues the Class 1 commercial licence after you pass the knowledge and road tests. You can take the AB licence to SK and most other provinces without re-testing.
Visit the regulator's site →Job Bank Canada reports a Saskatchewan wage range of $18.50 to $37.00 per hour. Below is what is currently being offered in active job postings on JobAds.ca.
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