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How to Get Your AZ/DZ License

27-07-2021 At 1:18 PM

 

 

20% of our Campaigners (companies hiring) are looking for an AZ/DZ Licensed Driver

There is a 60% increase in hourly wage for AZ/DZ Drivers on the STINTR App compared to many other jobs

 

At STINTR we want you to be able to attain every job position you apply for, or at least be qualified for every job position posted on the app. Based on our incubated companies, we have many AZ/DZ job positions at waste companies looking to drive air brake trucks and haul on the back of the vehicle. If you have some time on your hands and want to become qualified for another vertical at STINTR, this may be your calling!

As a part-time worker, general labourer, seasonal worker, or painter for hire you already have an extensive skill set. You have the golden opportunity to increase your value to the marketplace, and we’d like to help you get there! If you have your AZ/DZ license don’t forget to put it in your bio!

If you want to drive a truck in Ontario, you need a commercial truck driver’s license. The following information will help you understand which truck license you need and the steps you need to take to get your restricted Class A (full or restricted) or Class D license.

The type of truck license you need depends on the weight of the vehicle, weight of towed vehicle, combined weight, whether the vehicle is equipped with air brakes, or is a tractor-trailer.

With a DZ License you can get a great paying job driving;

- A straight truck

- Dump trucks

- Cement trucks

- Garbage trucks

- And fire and rescue trucks with air brakes

 

Before you apply for your DZ license, you need to meet the following requirements as set by the MTO:
 

- Be at least 18 years of age

- Hold a valid Ontario G License 

- Pass a test of knowledge of large trucks and tractor-trailers 

- Meet vision standards

- Provide a satisfactory medical certificate on application and periodically after

- Demonstrate driving competence during a road test while driving a motor vehicle exceeding 11,000 kilograms gross weight/registered gross weight or any truck or combination provided the towed vehicle is not over 4,600 kilograms.

 
The in-class portion of obtaining your DZ license spans 65 hours and covers vehicle operation, defensive driving, map reading, trip planning, dangerous goods, inspections, air-brake system (Z endorsement), and border-crossing procedures.
 
The in-vehicle practice portion of the course spans 22 hours and covers 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, make elegant turns in heavy traffic, pass and overtake slower vehicles, and perform gear recovery techniques with precision.
 
The In-Yard Practice portion of the course spans 6 hours where you work on pre-trip inspections, in-cab inspections, as well as how to perform your air-brake inspections.
 
Upon completion of the DZ program and a successful ministry road test, you will receive:

- A D License with the Z endorsement (air brakes)

- A DZ course certificate; 

- A designed professional resume

- Income tax receipt. This course is 100% tax deductible!

AZ License
A full Class AZ (air brake endorsement) truck license allows you to drive any truck/tractor-trailer combination, combined weight of the motor vehicle and towed vehicle (exceeds 10,000 lbs) and has air brakes and a vehicle that is pulling double trailers.
 
Requirements
To apply for a full Class A license, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Hold a valid Ontario license other than G1, G2, M, M1 or M2
- Pass a vision test
- Submit a valid medical report
- Pass a knowledge test about operating large trucks and tractor-trailers
- Complete a mandatory entry-level training course
-  Pass a road test using a vehicle that meets the requirements for a full Class A (trailer with a Manufacturer’s Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (MGVWR) of at least 4,600 kg, a full air brake system on both the truck/ tractor and trailer or Manual Transmission that consists of at least eight forward gears with a high-low range)
 
Fees - You will need to pay a fee to apply for a license and take the written test ($122.75 CAD). This amount covers the written test at the Drive Centre, as well as the road test fee.
 
Ontario's Official Truck Handbook is the handbook you will need to help you prepare for your written knowledge test. It covers specific regulations and driving skills you will need to know. You can buy the handbook here:
- Online through ServiceOntario
- At your closest book store
 
 
Book a road test
To book a road test appointment, you will need to provide:
- Your valid Ontario driver's license number
- A preferred location for taking the test
- A preferred date and time
 

You can book, cancel or reschedule a road test appointment:

- online

- At a DriveTest Centre

- By phone at 647-776-0331 or 1-888-570-6110

 
 

You must cancel a test at least 48 hours before your appointment to avoid a cancellation fee. 

 

An AZ/DZ license in Ontario can be your chance at a new career in one of the most exciting and dynamic industries in Canada. The Canadian trucking industry makes $30 billion a year, with hundreds of thousands of people employed – and yet there’s still a constant demand for new trainees in the industry. If you’re ready to put in the work, you can acquire your full A or D License in the span of 3 weeks! 

 

Some Campaigners need a clean driving record along with a STINTR’s AZ/DZ license to ensure they are a responsible and safe driver, especially with a larger vehicle. Get an Uncertified Record HERE.   

 

Information sourced from:

 

Government of Ontario, Ministry of Transportation. “Get a Truck Driver's License.” Ministry of Transportation, 25 Oct. 2013, www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/driver/truck-driver-licence.shtml.

 

Name. “How To Get A DZ License - Ontario Truck Driving School.” Tri, 21 July 2021, www.tri-countytruck.com/dz-license-ontario/.