AZ License Course Outline & Cost How to get trained, hired and earning great money after just 8-weeks
Table of Contents Message From The Prez 3 Testimonials 4 AZ License Requirements 6 In-Class Theory (65 Hours) 7 In-Yard Training (25 Hours) 8 In-Vehicle Training (55 Hours) 8 The Art of Backing Up (24 Hours) 10 Yard-work Practice (30 Hours) 10 Forklift Training (9 Hours) 11 First-Aid and Fire Extinguisher Training (4 Hours) 12 No-Wait Road Test 12 Company Road Test 12 What You Get Upon Completion of the AZ License Course? 13 Training Materials Provided 14 Helping You Become An Employed Truck Driver 15 Recap of what you re getting with our AZ license training: 16 How Much Does This Course Cost? 17 How Much Will You Earn As A New Truck Driver? 17 100% MONEY BACK GUARANTEE 18 Frequently Asked Questions 18 How To Get Started 20
Message From The Prez Hi, I m Richard Wynia, President of Tri-County Training. Since 1978 we ve been helping people like you to get their AZ license, and join the ranks of the professional truck driver. Our unparalleled curriculum exceeds the MTO MELT (Minimum Entry Level Training) and gives you the skills you need to succeed. What this means for you is the opportunity to land a great- RICHARD WYNIA, PRESIDENT paying job with a local trucking company within just a couple of weeks of graduating. In fact, some of our students get hired before they even finish their training. Why? We go above and beyond what s expected of you to become a licensed truck driver. But don t take my word for it. Keep reading to see what some of our graduates have to say about our school and our training...
Testimonials Let s face it. If we tell you that we re an awesome school, we sound like stereotypical used car salesman. So rather than toot our own horn, we d rather let you read just some of the many reviews and testimonials we ve received over the years. These happen to be from our Facebook page, which you can find by clicking here.
AZ License Requirements Before you can get your AZ license and find a truck driving job in Ontario, you need to meet these AZ license requirements... A valid G class driver s license. OSSD grade 12 diploma (or higher), or proof of Grade 10 English equivalency, or TOWES test. A driver s abstract - This is a 3-year search of your driving record. It s available through the Ministry of Transportation for $12. Click here to order your abstract online. Criminal record search - You may obtain a criminal record search from your local police organization. You will need two pieces of identification with you to apply, and the cost is $30. Click here for more information on obtaining a criminal record check in the Waterloo Region Mechanical aptitude test - To register for the AZ Licensing, you are required to pass a mechanical aptitude test. There is no charge for this test. Written and road test fee of $120. This fee covers your written exams for both the Class A or Class D test and the Drive Test Centre, as well as the road test. Other requirements you ll need to meet... You must be of legal age. In Ontario, you must be 18 years old or older to obtain an AZ license, however many trucking companies need drivers to enter the United States. In the U.S., the minimum age is 21. You must meet Ontario and U.S. medical requirements. Fees vary from $50 - $150. Check with your doctor to confirm the fees and make an appointment for your medical testing. If you do not have a doctor, contact Driver Check Medical Testing (www.drivercheck.ca) at 1-800-463-4310.
You must have a Canadian passport or U.S. travel visa which is required by many employers. You will also be required to obtain a FAST card by most carriers for employment. In-Class Theory (65 Hours) The AZ course starts with 65-hours of classroom instruction. The course is taught experts in the field of transport training, and includes the following topics: Safety & Professionalism in the industry. Defensive Driving/ Adverse Conditions. Hazards of Night Driving. Handling Driver Fatigue Distribution Basic Vehicle Operation. Pre & Post Trip Inspections Fuel Saving Techniques. 2 Day Approved Air Brake Endorsement. Border Crossing Procedures. Map Reading/Trip Planning Transportation of Dangerous Goods Log Books & Hours of Service Rules Coupling & Uncoupling Cargo Security/ Weight First Aid & Fire Extinguisher (Pro Fire Fighter)
In-Yard Training (25 Hours) This part of the course is where you start getting your hands on the trucks. For 25 hours you will be learning how to put the classroom/theory section into practice. The following are some of the topics you will be covering. Pre-Trip Inspection/Circle Check Air Brake Inspections Coupling/Uncoupling Procedures Preventative Maintenance In Cab Inspections Weight Distribution/Sliding Trailer Axels In-Vehicle Training (55 Hours) Here s where the rubber meets the road. For your in-vehicle training, you receive 55 hours of personal instruction time behind the wheel, spread out over approximately 6-weeks. You ll learn how to... Double clutch a multi-gear transmission; Perform turns in light traffic; Parallel park like a pro; Drive comfortably on both the highway as well as in the city; Stop and start on both an incline and decline. Once you feel more confident, you ll be shown how to...
Make elegant turns in heavy traffic Pass and overtake slower vehicles Perform gear recovery techniques with precision And after all that, we ll make sure you know how to... Prepare and pass a company road test Prepare and pass a Drive Test road test All the while, you'll be receiving a running commentary by your trainer to help comfort you and learn more quickly. To make your training as real life as possible, all trailers carry various levels of weight to show you how shifting, stopping and starting procedures change under differing load conditions. To ensure your truck training course is a safe one, all trucks are equipped with dual braking system on the instructor s side for tractor and trailer brakes. You will be nervous! Driving a big rig is like nothing you've driven before. Being nervous is natural, but each day you et a report on how you're progressing. Soon, those jitters will be a thing of the past.
The Art of Backing Up (24 Hours) Driving a truck forward is important, of course. But the real money is being able to quickly and skillfully back that truck and trailer up to the loading dock, load or unload the trailer and get back on the road. In addition to the 55 hours of in-truck instruction, you receive 24-hours dedicated to the art of backing up. By the time your training is done, you ll be able to back that big rig up in a nice straight line, between trailers and bring it to a graceful stop at the loading dock. Yard-work Practice (30 Hours) The one thing that sets a pro apart from amateurs is their mastery of the basics. During the yard-work practice portion of the course, you will spend a minimum of 30-hours mastering the pre-trip inspection, and your coupling and uncoupling procedures - daily inspections required by every driver before embarking on a trip, no matter the distance.
Forklift Training (9 Hours) Truck driving is a profession built on schedules. Nothing throws a schedule off like having to wait for someone to load or unload a shipment because you don t know how to operate a forklift. After our 9-hour Forklift Certification Course, you ll have the knowledge and the skill to load and unload your own truck, using a counterbalanced propane powered forklift, should the need arise. You ll never have to rely on someone else to keep you on time. And... Even if someone else is operating the forklift to load your truck, you ll be able to tell if someone else is loading your truck improperly. Knowing how to spot a poor loading job will help you avoid fines for being overweight, and keep your cargo from shifting while driving. Cargo that shifts can result in costly damage, and wasted time unloading. On completion of the forklift training, you receive both a wallet-sized certificate to keep with you at all times, as well as a wall-sized certificate to proudly display at home or in the office.
First-Aid and Fire Extinguisher Training (4 Hours) While other Ontario truck driving schools may make you take your first-aid certification and fire extinguisher training at another institution, we make it part of our curriculum. Just another example of how we go beyond the basics of AZ license instruction. No-Wait Road Test Tri-County Training has reserved convenient times with the Drive Test Centre in Kitchener for you to complete your road test without having to wait. Once our instructors feel confident of your ability to pass the test, we'll reserve the road test for you. If your first attempt is unsuccessful, Tri-County will arrange another test and pay for Drive Test's re-test fee. Company Road Test Of course, passing your road test with the MTO is important. It gets you in the game, but once that's done, you have another critical test of your skills and ability... The company road test. This test is for all the marbles. It determines whether or not you get the job.
Prior to testing with a potential employer, you can call us and arrange for a practice session on one of our trucks at no charge to you. They say you only get one chance to make a great first impression. We help you do just that. What You Get Upon Completion of the AZ License Course? After completing the AZ license driving course from Tri-County Training, you will receive: A certificate recognized by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities Air-brake endorsement certificate Forklift and Propane certificates First Aid Certificate Income tax receipt - This program is approved as a vocational program under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005, making your course tuition 100% tax deductible.
Training Materials Provided As part of the AZ license course, you ll receive the following training materials: Bumper To Bumper, The Complete Guide To Tractor-Trailer Operations Rand McNally Motor Carriers Road Atlas Log Book Dangerous Goods: A Trucker s Guide Federal Carrier Safety Regulations Tri-County Truck Work Book Official Truck Handbook (MTO) Tri-County Forklift Work Book TTSAO Air Brake Endorsement Booklet OTA Air Brake Endorsement Book
Helping You Become An Employed Truck Driver We don't just train you to drive a truck, we help you become employed as a truck driver with a professionally designed resumé. With your resumé in hand, you can attend one of our meet-and-greet information nights, where we bring in the region s top trucking companies. Use this time to ask them any questions you have about working in the trucking industry, and to make connections.
Recap of what you re getting with our AZ license training: 65 hours of in-class instruction by our expert driving instructors; 25 hours of in-yard instruction; 55 hours of personal instruction time behind the wheel; 18 hours of back-up training; 30 hours of yard practice; 9 hours of skid training; 9 hours of forklift training; As well as A FREE safety vest; A professional resume; Job placement assistance; Z-Endorsement License. And don t forget... We bring the area s top trucking companies to you during our open house. You get the chance to meet with companies that are hiring right now. They know that we produce highly-competent drivers, and want to meet with you. That s why 9 out of 10 graduates get hired and start working within JUST 2-weeks of completing the course, earning great money as a professional truck driver. Speaking of money...
How Much Does This Course Cost? Let s get down to the important question. How much does all of this cost? The price of the AZ license course is $9075 - No added Tax! Are we the cheapest truck driving school in Ontario? Absolutely not! We re not about cheap. We re about giving you a quality education so that you can get a job quickly, and start earning money right away. What good does a cheap diploma do if you re unemployed? How Much Will You Earn As A New Truck Driver? As a new truck driver, you can expect to start earning between $40,000 - $45,000 in your first year. That's a 500% return on your tuition - IN JUST ONE YEAR! 100% Tax Deductible All on its own, our course has proven to be a good investment. But it gets better... Our AZ license course is approved as a vocational program under the Private Career Colleges Act, 2005. What does this mean to you? You get a tax receipt for the FULL AMOUNT of the course, giving you a great tax deduction.
100% MONEY BACK GUARANTEE Remember what I said earlier? We want to make sure you're 100% satisfied with your decision to get trained at Tri-County Training. If you're not, you can ask for your money back at any time within the first 3-days of class. No questions asked. No other school makes this kind of guarantee. But we're confident that once you have a chance to experience the campus, our instructors and our course material, you'll agree we were the right choice. Frequently Asked Questions Below are some of the more common questions we receive. If you still have a question for us, please don t hesitate to contact us... Phone: (519) 653-1700 Toll Free: 1-800-265-0400 Email: info@tri-countytruck.com Q: Do you offer part-time schedules? A: Yes, we have part-time weekend courses available. Q: Do you offer financing? A: Yes, we do! You can learn more about it by clicking here.
If you are on employment insurance or have been on EI in the last 4-years, you may qualify to get some, or all of your tuition covered through Second Career. Click here for more information. Q: Can I choose one-on-one training or group training? A: Yes, you have the choice of either method of training. Q: If I choose group training, do your trucks have seats in the bunk? A: Yes, our trucks have seats and seat-belts for all passengers. Q: Do your trucks have floor-mounted dual brakes for the instructor? A: Yes, our trucks are equipped with floor-mounted brakes for the instructor. Your safety is our first concern. Q: How many locations do you have? A: We have just one location, in Ayr, Ontario. Our campus houses all of our facilities. Classrooms, docks, shop and warehouse are all together, so you only have to drive to one location. And we re right off the 401, making it easy to get here. Q: Is your school a member of the Better Business Bureau? A: Yes, we ve accredited since 1989 and hold an A+ rating. Q: Can I come back for a refresher before taking my road test? A: Absolutely - NO CHARGE!
How To Get Started So now, if you re ready to register for the next course, here s what to do next: Make sure you meet the requirements: Have a valid G license OSSD grade 12 diploma (or higher), or proof of Grade 10 English equivalency test. Next, you ll need to obtain the following: Criminal record search A clean driver s abstract Finally, you ll need to... Arrange to take a mechanical aptitude test at our offices. There is no charge for this test. Make payment of $120 for your written and road test fee. Make payment of $9075 for the course itself. To arrange for the final stage of registration, or if you have ANY questions about the process, call us at (519) 653-1700 or toll-free at 1-800-265-0400.