Serving Burnaby from our Surrey yard
Burnaby is one of the busiest, most centrally located cities in Metro Vancouver, and that's a big part of why so many Burnaby residents train with us — a Class 1 or Class 3 licence, or a fresh Class 5, opens up work and independence without needing a school based inside the city itself. We don't have a campus inside Burnaby, so Burnaby students train at our Surrey yard — about 25–30 minutes away via Highway 1, give or take traffic.
It's the same instructors, the same ICBC-approved MELT curriculum, and the same trucks that Surrey and Langley students use — nothing about training out of Surrey is a "lesser" version of Tricon.
Programs open to Burnaby students
Every program Tricon offers is open to Burnaby residents — there's no separate "Burnaby program," just a short drive to Surrey.
Class 1 (MELT)
The full 140-hour mandatory entry-level training course for a Class 1 licence.
Learn moreClass 3
Professional truck training for dump, hydro, construction and municipal vehicles.
Learn moreAir Brake Course
ICBC-approved Code 15 endorsement course, taught by our certified assessment officer.
Learn moreGetting to the Surrey yard
Most Burnaby students come in via Highway 1 westbound — a straightforward drive from the Burnaby / Metro Vancouver core. If you're weighing whether the commute is worth it, ask any current Burnaby student: it's a short trip for a licence that opens up local trucking, construction, delivery and driving work you can work close to home.
Full directions and hours
See the Surrey location page for the map, exact address and everything else you need to plan the drive.
Why Burnaby students choose Tricon
A licence is only useful if the training behind it is solid. Here's what students commuting in from Burnaby tell us matters most.
Small classes, real attention
Instructors who know your name and your weak spots, not a packed classroom.
ICBC-approved MELT provider
Our Class 1 program meets the full mandatory entry-level training standard.
Job placement support
Guidance on where local carriers are hiring once you're licensed — see job placement & hiring partners.
Funding routes available
In-house payment plans and government grants — see funding options.
Frequently asked questions
Does Tricon have a training yard in Burnaby?
Not yet — Burnaby students train at our Surrey yard, about 25–30 minutes away via Highway 1. Being right in the heart of Metro Vancouver, many of our current Class 1, Class 3 and car-lesson students commute from Burnaby for exactly this reason.
What programs can Burnaby students take at Tricon?
The full lineup: Class 1 MELT, Class 3 professional truck training, the air brake (Code 15) course, individual lessons and pre-employment road tests, and Class 5 car driving lessons.
Is funding available for Burnaby students?
Yes — the same in-house and government funding routes available to every Tricon student apply regardless of where you live. Call and we'll walk through what you may qualify for.
How do I book an assessment from Burnaby?
Call or WhatsApp (778) 549-1727, or use the online registration form, and we'll book your assessment at the Surrey yard.