Training from Maple Ridge: the Langley yard
Tricon has no yard in Maple Ridge. Langley is the close one, because the Golden Ears Bridge connects the two municipalities across the Fraser. From downtown Maple Ridge the route is Dewdney Trunk Road, the bridge, then 88 Avenue toward 216 St, which comes to about 16 km and 20 minutes with no traffic.
Surrey is the other yard. From downtown Maple Ridge it is about 28 km and 35 minutes, via Golden Ears Way and 176 Street. Langley is the clear choice for Maple Ridge, and the instructors, trucks and programs are the same as at Surrey. Drive times here are with no traffic.
The Golden Ears Bridge route
The bridge is the main reason Langley is close. Without it, the trip around the river would be much longer. Your time still varies with traffic on Dewdney Trunk Road and at the bridge approaches, so try the drive at the hour you will actually travel before you pick a start date.
ICBC services in Maple Ridge
ICBC lists two places in Maple Ridge. The Maple Ridge Service BC Centre, at 175-22470 Dewdney Trunk Road, is the driver licensing office. The Maple Ridge Claims Centre, at 22811 Dewdney Trunk Road, is marked for road tests only.
Because the first of those is a Service BC centre rather than an ICBC-run office, check with ICBC on 1-800-950-1498 that it offers the air brake or commercial knowledge test you need. ICBC's list also has a Coquitlam centre for commercial road tests only, at 1575 Hartley Avenue.
ICBC's locator does not say which tests each office runs, so call ICBC on 1-800-950-1498 to confirm before you go.
Work and funding for Maple Ridge students
We have not listed individual Maple Ridge employers, because we could not verify any to name. For current postings that fit a Class 1 or Class 3 licence, WorkBC's Maple Ridge centre at 22470 Dewdney Trunk Road, Suite 170, is in the same building as the Service BC centre.
That centre can say whether you qualify for training support. Our funding page explains the in-house payment option that runs alongside it.
Programs open to Maple Ridge students
Class 1 MELT, Class 3, the air brake course for Maple Ridge drivers and individual lessons are taught at the Langley yard. Class 5 car lessons are not taught at Surrey or Langley. They are coming soon at Duncan/Nanaimo.
Training from Maple Ridge: your questions answered
How far is the Langley yard from Maple Ridge?
About 16 km and 20 minutes with no traffic from downtown Maple Ridge, using the Golden Ears Bridge. The yard is at 8380 216 St, Langley Township.
Should Maple Ridge students use the Surrey yard instead?
Usually not. Surrey is about 28 km and 35 minutes from downtown Maple Ridge, so Langley is about 12 km closer. The programs and instructors are the same. Drive times here are with no traffic.
Where do I take the ICBC knowledge test in Maple Ridge?
ICBC lists the Maple Ridge Service BC Centre at 175-22470 Dewdney Trunk Road for driver licensing. Confirm with ICBC on 1-800-950-1498 that it offers the commercial test you need, and book an appointment.
Is there a WorkBC centre in Maple Ridge?
Yes. WorkBC lists Maple Ridge at 22470 Dewdney Trunk Road, Suite 170. WorkBC decides funding eligibility; talk to them first, then call us about our own payment options.