Long Combination Vehicle Instructor/Recertification

Delivery: Classroom and Track

Duration: 2 Days (First-Time), 1 Day (Recertification)

LCV Instructor Cost: Non-Member - $735 | Member: Dependent on your membership category - to inquire, email memberservices@amta.ca

LCV Recertification Cost: Non-Member - $525 | Member: Dependent on your membership category - to inquire, email memberservices@amta.ca

Register (First-Time)

March 25-26, 2025

Register (Recertification)

June 25, 2025

Don’t forget to apply your membership code at the time of registration!

This is a two-day course during which participants will learn the LCV program. Participants will demonstrate their ability to instruct both in-class, and practical environments with LCV equipment. Successful completion of the LCV Instructor/Recertification course enables participants to become AMTA-certified LCV instructors.

**Required documentation must be submitted to training@amta.ca at least seven (7) business days prior to the course date.**

Course Description

LCV drivers who wish to become LCV instructors must meet the requirements and provide the supporting documentation, as follows:

  • Valid Class 1 license

  • 36 months LCV experience (provide a confirmation letter from employer)

  • LCV Instructor Recertification Form

  • PDIC certificate (within the previous 48 months)

  • Provincial trucking association LCV driver’s certificate

  • Carrier issued driver certificate (wallet card)

  • Commercial Driver’s Abstract (within 30 days of enrolment)

  • Applicants must also provide at least one of the following (and attach a copy of their LCV Carrier Permit):

  • Driver of a carrier operating with a valid LCV operating permit

  • Safety supervisor of a carrier operating with a valid LCV operating permit

  • Employee of a driving school approved to deliver LCV driver training

Prerequisites for First-time Certifications

AMTA-certified LCV Instructors must teach a minimum of one LCV course per year and take an LCV Instructor Recertification course every three years. This is a one-day course during which recertifying instructors must demonstrate competence in delivering the LCV program in a practical environment with LCV equipment.

Existing LCV Instructors

  • Valid Class 1 license

  • PDIC certificate (within the previous 48 months)

  • LCV Instructor Recertification Form

  • An AMTA LCV Instructor’s certificate

  • Proof of having instructed at least one LCV driver’s course per year

  • Carrier issued driver certificate (wallet card)

  • Commercial Driver’s Abstract (within 30 days of enrolment)

Applicant must also identify with at least one of the following statements:

  • Driver of a carrier operating with a valid LCV operating permit

  • Safety supervisor of a carrier operating with a valid LCV operating permit

  • Employee of a driving school approved to deliver LCV driver training

Prerequisites for Existing LCV Instructors Looking to Recertify

Questions?

Contact our Education team for more information on this course.