Mandatory class 1 training
With a view to improving road safety, as of December 15, 2025, anyone who wishes to obtain a Class 1 heavy vehicle driver’s licence will have to successfully complete a training course. Two options exist:
the new Class 1 Road Safety Education Program given by service providers recognized by the SAAQ the Trucking vocational training program leading to a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) issued by the Ministère de l'Éducation
Drivers
Background Information
Brief summary of the decisions and steps that have led to the implementation of mandatory Class 1 training in Québec.
Becoming a class 1 road safety education program service provider
Information about applying to become a recognized Class 1 Road Safety Education Program service provider (in French only)
Classes of Driver's Licence for Heavy Vehicles
A driver's licence of the appropriate class is required to be allowed to drive a heavy vehicle.
Expected Benefits of Mandatory Class 1 Training
Information about the benefits of mandatory training on road safety and driver skills, among other things
Frequently asked questions
Common questions and answers on a variety of topics, including becoming a Road Safety Education Program service provider, the training of instructors and teaching students (in French only)
Heavy Vehicle Driver's Licence (Class 1)
Since December 15, 2025, to obtain a Class 1 heavy vehicle driver’s licence, you must successfully complete one of the following training programs:
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Licence to Drive a Bus With a Seating Capacity of More Than 24 Passengers (Class 2)
Driving record
You must have fewer than four demerit points entered in your record.Your driver's licence must not have been suspended or revoked in...
Truck Driver's Licence (Class 3)
Driving record
You must have fewer than four demerit points entered in your record.Your driver's licence must not have been suspended or revoked in...
Class 1 Road Safety Education Program service provider
Background Information
Brief summary of the decisions and steps that have led to the implementation of mandatory Class 1 training in Québec.
Becoming a class 1 road safety education program service provider
Information about applying to become a recognized Class 1 Road Safety Education Program service provider (in French only)
Expected Benefits of Mandatory Class 1 Training
Information about the benefits of mandatory training on road safety and driver skills, among other things
Frequently asked questions
Common questions and answers on a variety of topics, including becoming a Road Safety Education Program service provider, the training of instructors and teaching students (in French only)
Interactive map of class 1 road safety education program service providers
Note :If there are no local service providers in your region, click on the blue star for your region to find out which service providers from elsewhere also serve your region..
Le Relayeur NEWSLETTER
This newsletter keeps the road passenger transportation and freight industry informed of any issues or developments affecting heavy vehicles, such as road safety (including the road safety record) and legislative requirements
Last update: December 22, 2025
