Permits the licence holder to operate
- Class 1 vehicles - that is, power units and semi-trailers, and trucks which have a trailer(s) or vehicle(s) in tow where the gross weight of the towed unit(s) exceeds 4,600 kg.
- Motor vehicles in classes 2, 3, 4 and 5.
Does not permit the licence holder to operate
- Vehicles with air brakes, motorcycles or school buses without an appropriate endorsement(s).
Requirements
MINIMUM AGE - 18 years and not a novice driver
MEDICALLY FIT - See Medical requirements in the Saskatchewan Driver's Handbook
VISION TEST - Included as part of your knowledge exam appointment
KNOWLEDGE TESTS - Class 1 knowledge tests include: Class 1, 2, 3, 4, Basic and Sign
TRAINING - Mandatory Entry-Level Training (MELT)
TRIP INSPECTION - Must demonstrate a trip inspection on a Class 1 vehicle
ROAD TEST - Must take a road test in a Class 1 vehicle
Mandatory Entry-Level Training
All drivers seeking a Class 1 commercial licence in Saskatchewan to drive semi trucks are required to complete a minimum of 121.5 hours of training prior to taking the road test. The training program consists of instruction in the classroom or online (47 hours), in the yard (17.5 hours) and behind the wheel (57 hours). There are 11 modules included and the student must pass each one to complete the training course.
You can find a list of certified driving instructors at https://sgi.sk.ca/drivereducator#class1.
If you have a driver’s licence from a reciprocal country (a country that Saskatchewan has an agreement with to recognize each other’s licences as equals) outside of Canada or the United States, SGI may waive the Mandatory Entry-Level Training requirement if there’s acceptable proof that you have 5 years of Class 1 experience in the past 10 years. You’ll need to provide a driver’s abstract, driver record or official letter from your home jurisdiction to show how long you’ve held a Class 1 licence. Visit an SGI motor licence issuer for more information.