You will not get a better start to your new career than at North American, Period!
There is no sitting in a classroom or online for two weeks! Our courses exceed the MTO MELT standard. This course includes extended shifting and backing practice. For the best possible in-truck training, all truck time is one-on-one!
Designed for those students that have had limited exposure to the operation of construction equipment, heavy equipment and farm equipment.
Students train on and use our equipment for the road test.
Times: | Monday to Friday - Hours vary by campus |
Course Length: | 6-7 weeks
(1 week in class and 5-6 weeks at the truck) |
Course Hours: | 138.25 hours |
David Gill does not fast track your training! With his 40 years as an owner operator, he provides the most consistent level of knowledge and experience to our students that ultimately improves road safety.
Again no classroom for 2 weeks here! One week in the class and 5-6 at the truck. For the best possible in-truck training, all truck time is one-on-one!
This shorter course is designed for those folks who are mechanically inclined or those with experience in the operation of construction equipment, heavy equipment and farm equipment.
Same as above, you train and use our equipment for the road test.Times: | Monday to Friday - Hours vary by campus |
Course Length: | 6 weeks
(1 week in class and 5-6 weeks at the truck) |
Course Hours: | 126.25 hours |
This DZ course is extensive in its training. Taught along students taking "AZ" course this is taught in the cab of a tractor with a standard transmission. For the best possible in-truck training, all truck time is one-on-one!
Designed for students that may be operating a dump truck, boom truck, or heavy crane that has a standard transmission.
Students train on and use our equipment for the road test.
Times: | Monday to Friday - Hours vary by campus |
Course Length: | 3 weeks (1 week in class and 2-3 weeks at the truck – manual transmission truck) |
Course Hours: | 116 hours |
This course is perfect for the student that may be delivering locally with an automatic straight truck or a student interested in running a recycling or garbage truck or a snow plow.
3 days of in class has our students cover Highway Traffic Act, Dangerous Goods, Hours of Service, Pre-trip and Air Brake Inspection to ensure our students have an understanding of their regulatory requirements! Then it’s the rest of the time at the truck one-on-one to learn how to properly operate the equipment!
Isn’t your family worth the extra time?
Times: | Monday to Friday - Hours vary by campus |
Course Length: | Approximately 2 Weeks (3 days with us in class, balance not including air brakes is at the truck) 2 days for air brakes |
Course Hours: | 35 hours |
An AR or A Restricted licence is both versatile and economical; with an AR class licence you can drive D class vehicles. We have seen courses offered with as little as 5 hours of on road only instruction!! Not North American!
With an AR you could be running a dump truck loaded to 36,000 Kg and at our school we are going to want you to have just a bit more than 5 hours of road experience!
Two and half days with us in class and the balance of the week at the truck. With the AR – we supply the truck and trailer – not the customer!Times: | Monday to Friday - Hours vary by campus |
Course Length: | Approximately 2 Weeks |
Course Hours: | 35 hours |
The most important system on any truck – the braking system!
We take the time and teach it so that all of our students know and understand the components and how to check them and what to look for! Its not a cookie cutter 12 hour program.
If more time is needed to fully understand the responsibility of checking and inspecting, then that time is provided – always!
All books and learning materials included.
Times: | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Course Length: | 1.5 Days |
Course Hours: | 12 hours |
To discuss your training needs, call us at:
(613) 888-6477 or 1.888.663.5272
Like any professional, there are basic tools that a driver needs to safely complete their day to day duties. Offered to our students in a nicely branded duffel bag are the basic hand tools that every professional driver needs to complete their duties responsibly. We we want you to have the tools so that you ensure the equipment is safe to operate! In our world there is just no other way!
Want more info? Call us, e-mail us, come in and talk to us – we
want to help you to succeed!
(613) 888-6477 or 1.888.663.5272
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