Boundary Trails Driving Academy is dedicated to delivering quality training through our M.E.L.T - Class 1 Professional Truck Driver Training Program. We provide expert instruction in a supportive environment.
Join us and take the first step towards a rewarding future on the road!
Our 3-week, 121.5-hour program equips you with the skills and certification needed for a professional trucking career. With both classroom and hands-on training plus behind the wheel time, you'll gain real-world experience and a valid Class 1 license that allows you to drive anywhere in Canada, and the U.S. giving you the freedom to take your career coast to coast and beyond
Builds the essential knowledge for safe and professional trucking, covering regulations, vehicle operation, and industry standards before hands-on driving begins.
Students learn practical skills in a controlled environment, including pre-trip inspections, coupling and uncoupling, basic maneuvers and yard safety practices
This is the hands-on portion of the program, where students drive on actual roads and highways to develop real-world driving experience and confidence. We use one of the best trucks in the business. Volvo is recognized as one of the best selling trucks and most reliable semi's globally.
He is the founder of Boundary Trails Driving Academy, Inc. He is very experienced professional in the trucking industry. He dedicate his time to train the next generation of skilled drivers. Together with John, they provide top-quality instruction with a focus on safety, confidence, and real-world driving skills.
With years of experience in the trucking industry, John Martens brings a wealth of knowledge and hands-on expertise to Boundary Trails Driving Academy in Winkler. John is passionate about training the next generation of drivers, he is committed to providing students with the skills and confidence they need to excel on the road.
I'm very happy with my experience at Boundary Trails Driving Academy. Nice facilities, trucks and knowledgeable instructors that will make sure you are ready for the class 1 road test. I will recommend Boundary Trails to anyone thinking about driving professionally. Thanks for all your help
Thank you to Corey and John, knowledgeable and patient instructors who make for a great experience! Would highly recommend Boundary trails to anyone looking at completing the MELT course and getting their class 1!
To people looking for a school to get their class 1 license I highly recommend Boundary Trails Driving Academy, very nice people 10 out of 10, thanks to them I passed the pre trip and road test on the first try
so feel free to visit us!
Please contact us if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Reach us at:
Phone - (204) 362-2041
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**The following dates are subject to change
May 19, 2025 - 2 available spots
June 16, 2025 - FULL
July 28, 2025 - AVAILABLE
August 25, 2025 - 3 spots left
October 20, 2025 - AVAILABLE
November 10, 2025 - AVAILABLE
Our spots fill up very quickly as there is no shortage of jobs in the trucking industry. The best time to call and reserve a spot, was five minutes ago.
One of the requirements is to do a medical check up by your doctor. The medical form can be picked up at your local autopac agent, and a doctor needs to fill out and sign it, you then bring the form to the MPI office and hand it in at the time that you write your learners test. When you pick up your doctors form you can also make your appointment to write the knowledge test (which are the class 1 and air brake test) at the closest MPI office.
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