Quebec has introduced temporary measures requiring Ontario Class 1 truck drivers with less than two years of experience to pass a practical road test before obtaining a Quebec licence.This follows a series of serious crashes involving out-of-province drivers, prompting concerns about training and road safety.Road safety advocates acknowledge the move as a positive step but emphasize that broader industry reforms are needed to address systemic issues.

André Durocher of CAA-Quebec noted the current requirements would not prevent Ontario drivers from operating in Quebec, highlighting the need for more comprehensive solutions.

Industry representatives, including Stéphane Émond of the Centre de Formation du Routier de Montréal, pointed to challenges like non-compliance by owner-operators and the rise of 'Drivers Inc.' arrangements that shift costs onto individual drivers.They advocate for a national training standard modeled on Quebec’s 615-hour program to ensure consistent safety protocols across Canada.

The measures aim to close loopholes allowing inexperienced drivers to operate commercial vehicles, with supporters arguing that standardized requirements would enhance safety and create a fairer industry landscape.