AZ Tractor Trailer Training

Crossroads Truck Training Academy (Barrie) is a registered MTO training center for delivery of the now required MELT Certified AZ License Training program. Entry-Level Driver Training is now a mandatory requirement by law to obtain a Class AZ Driver License.

Courses are offered on a full-time or part-time basis and typically start every second Monday. The program is 5 or 6 weeks in duration (103.5 or 240 hours). For students attending full time, the first two weeks are a mix of yard training and indoor classroom. Weeks 3-6 of the program consist of one-on-one truck training and yard work.

Start dates subject to change.

Admission Requirements

• Applicants must be 18 years of age to drive in Canada, and 21 to drive internationally.
• Valid driver’s license “G” or higher.
• Driver abstract.
• An MTO medical is required to be filled out by a doctor.
• Grade 10 or equivalent is required.

What You’ll Learn

• Employment in the Commercial Vehicle Industry.
• Vehicle components and systems.
• Basic driving techniques.
• Professional driving habits.
• Tractor-trailer off-road tasks and manoeuvres.
• Documents, paperwork and regulatory requirements.
• Vehicle inspection activities.
• Hours of service compliance.
• Cargo securement.
• Handling emergencies.
• Z endorsement – air brakes.