With a view to improving road safety, anyone who wishes to obtain a Class 1 heavy vehicle driver’s licence must now complete a training course. This requirement came into effect on December 15, 2025. 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
Information for drivers
Information for Class 1 Road Safety Education Program service providers
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.
