Straight Truck (DZ) Training

National Truck Driving School (NTDS) offers Straight Truck (DZ) Training for individuals looking to advance their commercial driving careers. The 10-day program includes 37 hours of training designed to prepare students to operate straight trucks with a gross vehicle weight exceeding 11,000 kg. Experienced driving instructors provide a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on training to help students develop the knowledge and practical skills required for safe, professional truck operation.

The program covers city, rural, and highway driving, pre-trip and post-trip inspections, truck maintenance, load securement, defensive driving, and emergency management. Students also learn about route planning, fatigue management, weather conditions, vehicle weights and dimensions, and anti-lock braking systems. Training includes yard practice, on-road and off-road driving, and air brake endorsement instruction, along with preparation for the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) road test.

Dates

Admission Requirements

• A written / Knowledge Test from MTO.
• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Valid Class G license.
• MTO Driver Medical Form.

What You’ll Learn

• Operate DZ straight trucks safely in city, rural, and highway conditions.
• Perform vehicle inspections, maintenance checks, and load securement.
• Apply defensive driving, emergency management, and fatigue prevention techniques.
• Develop air brake knowledge, route planning skills, and MTO road test readiness.