Training Driver Professionally for the Trucking Industry
Program Outlines
For Prerequisites see Requirements Tab
"Z" Air Brake
Ontario Truck Training Academy offers a Ministry of Transportation - Approved TTSAO "Z" Air Brake Endorsement Course. This course is offered a minimum of 2 times per month, call to register in advance as seating is limited. Written and Practical testing will be completed on-site.
Diploma Vocational Courses
Non Vocational Training
"AZ" Refresher Course - for experienced drivers only
"AR" A Restricted
"C" Coach Basic Course
"DZ" - Basic Straight Truck
"Z" - Air Brake Endorsement Course
Simulator (Oshawa)- Basic shifting for heavy duty transmissions-double clutching (more than 10 speed transmission truck)
Individual Courses
Please visit our classroom page for further information about each of these courses.
Load Securement
Log Book
Border Crossing Seminar
Clear Language Dangerous Goods (TDG)
Professional Driver Improvement Course (PDIC)
Pre-Trip Inspections / Couple - Uncouple
Simulator - Progressive Shifting Techniques
In Cab Training

Orientation (License Requirements, Job Prospects, Course Content)
Introduction to Professional Driving (Laws and Regulations & Weights and Limitations)
In Cab Instruction (one-on-one private instruction including 2 private simulator lessons)
In Yard Instruction (pre-trip, backing, maneuvers)
Air Brake Endorsement Course "Z" -Truck Training School Association Insurance Accredited In - Class (Certificate to be awarded)
Load Securement course, Theory and Practical
Log Book
Trip Planning
Clear Language Dangerous Goods (TDG)
Border Crossing Seminar
Vehicle Inspections
Wrap up and Review
Professional Driver Improvement (PDIC) (Certificate to be awarded)
Natural Resources Canada, SmartDriver
Recruiter Day - Major Trucking companies hold recruitment sessions on campus to hire our students
Trucking Handbook/Workbook by Alice Adams In-Class Study Portion
Written Examination
Road Test
TTSAO & PTDI Certificates Issued
OTTA Diploma Issued

Orientation (License Requirements, Job Prospects, Course Content)
Introduction to Professional Driving (Laws and Regulations & Weights and Limitations)
In Cab Instruction (one-on-one private lessons)
In Yard Instruction (pre-trip, backing, maneuvers)
Air Brake Endorsement Course "Z" -Truck Training School Association Insurance Accredited In - Class (Certificate to be awarded)
Bus Driver Improvement (BDIC) (Certificate to be awarded)
Log Book
Trip Planning
Border Crossing Seminar
Vehicle Inspections
Natural Resources Canada - Smart Driver
Computer Based Training - Defensive Driving, Bus Training Modules
Road Test
OTTA Diploma Issued

Orientation (License Requirements, Job Prospects, Course Content)
Introduction to Professional Driving (Laws and Regulations & Weights and Limitations)
In Cab Instruction (one-on-one private lessons)
Road Test

Orientation (License Requirements, Job Prospects, Course Content)
Introduction to Professional Driving (Laws and Regulations & Weights and Limitations)
In Cab Instruction (one-on-one private instruction including a private simulator lesson, Student will learn multi-speed transmissions 5, 10, 13, 15)
In Yard Instruction (pre-trip, backing, maneuvers)
Air Brake Endorsement Course "Z" -Truck Training School Association Insurance Accredited In - Class (Certificate to be awarded)
Load Securement (Theory and Practical)
Professional Driver Improvement (PDIC) (Certificate to be awarded)
Log Book
Trip Planning
Clear Language Dangerous Goods (TDG)
Natural Resources Canada - Smart Driver
Border Crossing Seminar
Trucking Handbook/Workbook by Alice Adams In-Class Study Portion
Written Examination
Road Test
OTTA Diploma Issued
D- Straight Truck
- Orientation (License Requirements, Job Prospects, Course Content)
- Introduction to Professional Driving (Laws and Regulations & Weights and Limitations)
- In Cab Instruction (one-on-one private lessons)
- Road Test
A-Restricted
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