by DriveWise | Feb 18, 2026 | Regulatory Compliance
Understanding MELT Training in Ontario and Why It Matters If you’re working towards an AZ license in Ontario, there’s one acronym you’re going to hear constantly: MELT. It stands for Mandatory Entry-Level Training, and is the province’s...
by DriveWise | Nov 6, 2025 | Industry Updates
Learn how to get your AZ licence in Ontario. Step-by-step guide: requirements, MELT training, road test, and career opportunities in trucking. How to Become a Licensed AZ Driver in Ontario A career as an AZ driver is rewarding, stable and in high demand. Compensation...
by DriveWise | May 9, 2023 | Training Programs
Aspiring commercial truck drivers need to have a thorough understanding of their vehicle’s braking system in order to ensure the safety of themselves and others on the road. One of the most common types of braking systems used in commercial trucks is the air...
by DriveWise | Mar 21, 2022 | Industry Updates
A strong trucking and logistics sector is paramount to supply chain stability in Canada, where the vast majority of freight shipments, roughly 90 percent, are hauled by truck. The problem: there aren’t enough qualified truck drivers to get the job done. A...
by DriveWise | Feb 9, 2022 | Lifestyle and Health
Canada’s truck driver shortage is worsening, which could spell disaster for the economy and the supply chain. A nation-wide shortage of 22,000 drivers is on course to hit 34,000 by 2024. It doesn’t help that the average age of commercial truck drivers is 55 and...
