Training from Richmond: the Surrey yard
Tricon does not have a yard in Richmond. The nearest one is in Surrey, and the usual way there from Richmond City Centre is Westminster Highway to Highway 91, across the Alex Fraser Bridge, then Nordel Way. Measured on the road network with no traffic, that is about 26 km and 30 minutes. Plan on more than that when Highway 91 is busy.
Langley is our other yard, and from Richmond it is about 48 km and 50 minutes by way of Highway 91, Highway 91A and Highway 1. For nearly every Richmond address the Surrey yard is the one to plan around, and the instructors, trucks and programs are the same at both. Drive times here are with no traffic.
How the drive from Richmond works
The Alex Fraser Bridge is the main link between Richmond and Surrey for a truck-school commute, which means your travel time depends mostly on how the bridge and Highway 91 are moving that day. Test the drive once at the hour you would actually be travelling before you commit to a start date.
Your ICBC steps near Richmond
ICBC lists Richmond Driver Licensing at 402-5300 No. 3 Road, in Lansdowne Centre mall beside the BMO bank. ICBC says knowledge tests are by appointment only. The air brake knowledge test has 25 questions and needs 20 correct.
Not every licensing office offers every test, so call ICBC on 1-800-950-1498 before you book and ask where the commercial and air brake knowledge tests are given.
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 Richmond students
Sea Island, in Richmond, is home to Vancouver International Airport. YVR reported in June 2026 that about 28,000 people work on Sea Island, and that roughly 365,000 tonnes of cargo moved through the airport in 2025. The Port of Vancouver's own facility list also includes the Richmond Auto Terminal on the Fraser River. This is local context only and does not mean any of these employers hires our graduates.
WorkBC runs two centres in Richmond: Richmond - No 5 at 1030-10820 No. 5 Road, and Richmond - Granville Ave at 8111 Granville Avenue. They can tell you whether you qualify for training funding. Our WorkBC and other funding page explains how that fits with a Tricon start date.
Programs open to Richmond students
Class 1 MELT, Class 3, the air brake course for Richmond drivers and individual lessons are taught at the Surrey yard. Class 5 car lessons are not taught at Surrey or Langley. They are coming soon at Duncan/Nanaimo.
Training from Richmond: your questions answered
Which Tricon yard is closer to Richmond, Surrey or Langley?
Surrey. From Richmond City Centre it is about 26 km and 30 minutes by road without traffic, against about 48 km and 50 minutes to Langley. Both yards teach the same programs.
What is the route from Richmond to the Surrey yard?
Most drivers take Westminster Highway to Highway 91, cross the Alex Fraser Bridge and continue on Nordel Way toward 82 Ave. The yard is at 12511 82 Ave, Surrey.
Where do I take the ICBC knowledge test if I live in Richmond?
ICBC lists a Richmond driver licensing office at 402-5300 No. 3 Road. Knowledge tests need an appointment. Confirm with ICBC on 1-800-950-1498 that the office gives the commercial or air brake test you need.
Can WorkBC help pay for Class 1 or Class 3 training in Richmond?
WorkBC decides eligibility, not Tricon. It has centres at 8111 Granville Avenue and 1030-10820 No. 5 Road in Richmond. Ask an advisor there, then call us and we will explain how funding fits a start date.