Commercial Vehicle D Licence Programs
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CLASS D LICENCE
A DZ licence, according to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, allows you to operate a motor vehicle exceeding 11,000 (24,000 lb) kilograms in total weight, or any combination of motor vehicle exceeding 11,000 (24,000 lb) kilograms and towed vehicle not exceeding a total gross weight of 4,600 kilograms (10,000 lb).
That means you could get a position driving any one of these vehicles:
Choose between our Manual DZ Training program and our Automatic DZ Training program, where a combination of interactive in-class, simulation training, and in-vehicle practice prepare you for your Road Test!
CLASS DZ MANUAL PROGRAM
Our manual Class D training program* covers Schedule 1, Class D vehicle operation, and backing. The course includes 5 full days of in-class and simulation training, 12 hours automatic in-vehicle training, and 12 hours manual in-vehicle training. You can combine the manual training program with one of our DriveWise career-ready programs, including Fire, Snowplow, Hydro, Waste Management, Construction, or Delivery Service.
*This program requires approval under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005.
CLASS DZ AUTOMATIC PROGRAM
Our automatic Class D training* program covers Schedule 1, D Class vehicle operation and backing. The course includes 5 full days of in-class and simulation training, and 12 hours in-vehicle training on an automatic transmission. Similar to our Manual transmission DZ training, you can combine your D licence program with one of our DriveWise career-ready programs for Fire, Snowplow, Hydro, Waste Management, Construction, or Delivery Service.
*This program does not require approval under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005 (for programs under 40 hours).
DZ Training For Firefighters
KnowledgeSurge offers a DZ program for future and current firefighters. Firefighters need a DZ licence to operate a fire truck in Ontario, and most departments will require a DZ licence upon applying or by the start date of employment. This course combines in-class learning and in-vehicle practice to prepare operators for airbrake-equipped apparatus. Contact us to register and build a schedule that works around your availability. We also offer department training dates, group options, and a schedule that works around shifts.
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Class D and DZ Program
Next Full-Time Course Starts: Monday, June 6, 2026
Upcoming Course Dates: Monday, August 10, 2026
Class D Commercial Vehicle Training
This program has been designed in compliance with the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) Commercial Truck Driver Training Standard (Modified for Class D) for entry-level commercial truck drivers.
Core Skills You’ll Learn:
Documentation & Admission Requirements
To obtain a Class DZ licence you will need to:
Testimonials
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Thank you so much knowledge surge institute. I successfully completed my DZ driving test today. All the teachers and driving instructors were a pleasure … More to work with and very knowledgeable. Im confident i will be a great safe driver thanks to the great staff a knowledge surge. Really only good thing to say. Thanks again. -
Knowledge surge truck driving school is an excellent institute to acquire your license through the instructors are great the school is easygoing and they … More get you your license quickly with proven results!
Once again thank you knowledge surge and big thanks to all your incredible instructors! -
I did my F license for my paramedic studies. I am from England, so had never taken a Canadian driving test (I transferred to full G). DriveWise was very … More accommodating, and gave perfect instruction to help me pass the road test. Admin staff were very communicative and efficient. Shoutout to Dave and Rhiannon!
