Class A
103.5 HR program
Melt Tractor Trailer Driving Program
The class A driver’s licence allows you to drive a motor vehicle and towed vehicles where the towed vehicles exceed a total gross weight of 4,600 kilograms (10,000 lb); and vehicles included in classes D and G. A class A-licence does not permit you to drive a bus carrying passengers, a motorcycle or a moped. The MELT (Mandatory Entrance Level Training) program consists of 103.5 hours of training and is compliant with the mandated requirements of the Ministry of Transportation.
WHAT CAN I DRIVE WITH THIS LICENCE?
Licensed AZ Drivers are allowed to drive any tractor-trailer combination.
They may also drive in class D and G
The class A driver’s licence allows you to drive a motor vehicle and towed vehicles where the towed vehicles exceed a total gross weight of 4,600 kilograms (10,000 lb); and vehicles included in classes D and G. A class A-licence does not permit you to drive a bus carrying passengers, a motorcycle or a moped.
For a full Class “A” – a motor vehicle and towed vehicle where the towed vehicle exceeds a total gross weight of 4,600 kilograms (10,000 lb) and an overall length of 45 feet or longer, a fifth wheel coupling and a full air brake system on both the truck and the trailer.
WHAT DOES THIS COURSE COVER?
During the course of our training students will learn the skills required for a career as an AZ Commercial Driver. Our program covers the laws and procedures that regulate the trucking industry. Training will include but is not limited to the following:
- The environmental conditions that affect equipment performance;
- Basic operating and vehicle manoeuvring skills to ensure they are confident behind the wheel.
- The rules and practices for safe operation.
- Students of our program will gain the skills required to obtain a commercial driver position within the transportation sector.
Competent drivers must know not only how to operate the particular class of equipment to which they have been assigned but also be aware of hazards associated with the work they have been asked to do They will be able to operate equipment in a manner that protects both their own safety and the safety of others in the their workplace.
HOW LONG IS THE COURSE AND WHAT DOES IT COST?
Our course is 6-8 weeks in length consisting of 103.5 hours. For a breakdown of fees and expected time commitment please call on giver numbers.
WHAT WILL I GRADUATE WITH?
AT COURSE COMPLETION:
Further to course completion students will be awarded the following:
- AZ Commercial Driver Training Certificate from the 103.5 hour training program.
- A certificate from the TTSAO that our graduates are insurable drivers with all major insurance companies.
- Class AZ License from the Ontario Ministry of Transportation