DZ Truck Training Program

Duration:

83 hours over 4 weeks

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Start Date & Locations

Jul 28, 2025

Sudbury, ON

Sep 8, 2025

Sudbury, ON

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Graduate with a DZ Truck Training Certificate of Completion

Program includes 1 week of in class theory and 3 weeks of behind the wheel driving
Textbooks included
Observation and use of our truck simulator are always available for no extra charge
Surface Miner Common Core Modules necessary to access pits and quarries included
One on one instruction in cab
2 DZ Road Test attempts included with tuition

Program Description

Approved as a vocational program under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005, Northern Construction Academy’s registered 4 week DZ program provides students with training from experienced professionals who prepare students with the knowledge and skills required to complete the Ministry of Transportation’s (MTO) Commercial vehicle Class D road test on a standard transmission truck.

Subjects Include

Employment in the Commercial Vehicle Industry
Vehicle Components & Systems
Basic Driving Techniques
Professional Driving Habits
Off-Road Tasks and Manoeuvers
Documents, Paperwork and Regulatory Requirements
Vehicle Inspection Activities
Hours of Service Compliance
Cargo Securement & Loss Prevention
Handling Emergencies
Air Brake
Surface Miner Common Core

Course Requirements

Must be 18 years of age
Must have a minimum grade 10 English or equivalent (online equivalency test available)
Must have valid Ontario G drivers licence
Must have a valid MTO medical form that meets vision, hearing and physical medical requirements for a Class D licence

Hear it from our graduates!

NCA takes their academy seriously and has provided a solid foundation for professional truck driving. It was an inviting and intimate learning experience, the administration made my choice easy.

- 2022 Graduate – DZ Truck Training

How to apply?

Inquire online or in-person at 1 Fisher Road, Garson, Ontario P3L1N3

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