This program is designed to meet licensing requirements for individuals wishing to drive pickup truck type configurations that tow non air brake equipped trailers with a towed vehicle weight that exceeds 4600kgs. Landscapers, roofers, construction companies, and boat hauling organizations that have trailers producing more than 4600kgs on the trailer axles are required by Ontario law to hold a valid AR drivers license. This program is also valuable for individuals and companies that do not require the AR license but seek a confidence and knowledge building program to assist their employees in the safe and efficient operation of a pickup truck and trailer.

Topics Covered:

  • Pickup & Trailer pre-trip inspection
  • Safe Trailer hookup and unhook procedures
  • Pickup interior cab checks
  • Defensive driving practices
  • Trailer cornering practices
  • Safe backing protocols
  • MTO Road test preparation

**This program does not require approval under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005.

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Testimonials

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100% Professional Training. The classroom and hands-on vehicle training was worth every minute. The instructors were patient and kept my attention throughout my seven week truck training program. I would highly recommend this school!

Program Graduate
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Challenger has a long standing relationship with Modern Training Ontario. As a major trucking company in Canada, we have had the benefit of hiring professionally trained students from Modern Training Ontario. The level of training their students receive is amongst the best in the industry and prepares them for the transition to professional driver. The instructors are more than qualified to prepare you for this fast paced and challenging career.

Mike Hahn, Recruiting and Retention SpecialistChallenger Motor Freight
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100% Professional Training.
The classroom and hands-on vehicle training was worth every minute. The instructors were patient and kept my attention throughout my seven week truck training program. I would highly recommend this school!

Program Graduate
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The route to safety starts with Modern Training Ontario.

Transport Industry HR Manager
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A great big thank you to all the staff at Modern Training Ontario in helping me obtain my DZ licence. As an owner of a Class A gas motorhome that can sometimes tip the scales and take me outside of my G class rating (and as someone who has diesel-pusher envy), I did my diligence and called various training centres. After speaking with Debbie Grbavac, I knew I had settled on the right place, as I was immediately impressed with her knowledge of the process and her willingness to work with my schedule. I was able to complete the two-day air brake course in my first week, and under the excellent tutelage of my driving instructor Mike Spanninga and a few hours behind the wheel of a 40+ foot MCI bus, I had successfully obtained my DZ licence in the second week.

Bart EvansClass A Motorhome
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As a 30 year retired member of a large city police service, I have easily spent thousands of hours on courses and training, and recognize good instruction when I see it. The curriculum was well taught, concise and relevant, and a real eye opener to the world of heavy trucking. If anyone is looking to better their skill set, upgrade a licence or is like me and wants to hit the open road in an RV, I heartily endorse Modern Training Ontario.

Bart EvansClass A Motorhome

Access Official Ministry of Transportation MTO Truck Handbook:

MTO Truck Handbook

Government of Ontario Medical Report Form (completion required):

Ontario Medical Report Form

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