Manitoba to consult on mandatory entry-level training for truck drivers

The government has been consulting with Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) and Manitoba Education and Training since April to establish a harmonized foundation on driver training for class one vehicles. Industry-wide consultation meetings are set to take place on January 07 in Winnipeg and January 10 in Brandon. “Mandatory entry-level training is something that would have broad impacts across sectors including transportation, infrastructure and agriculture,” Schuler added.  “We want to hear from Manitobans and ensure this proposed change focuses on safety in collaboration with industry.”