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Commercial Driver’s Licences

Are you looking for a way to get a driving licence for a tractor-trailer, truck, bus, or ambulance? At Book Driving Test, we offer comprehensive services to help you obtain your Commercial Driver’s Licence. We’ve got you covered whether you’re aiming for a Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, Class E, Class F, or a Z Endorsement. Our experienced team is dedicated to assisting you through the entire process, ensuring you’re well-prepared to hit the road as a professional commercial driver.

2022 Update on Class A manual transmission restriction

In the July 1, 2022 update, it was declared that you must complete your road test of Class A or Class A restricted (AR) in a manual transmission vehicle that consisted of eight forward gears with a high and low range, or you would have received a restriction on your licence. If you had such a restriction, you could not operate Class A/AR vehicles with a manual transmission in Ontario. You could only operate automatic, semi-automatic, or automated-manual transmission Class A/AR vehicles.
A motor vehicle was considered to have a manual transmission if it had:
  • a driver-operated clutch that was activated by a pedal or lever
  • a driver-operated gear-shift mechanism (operated by hand or foot and did not use the assistance of automation)
The restriction was noted on your driver record and driver’s licence. It did not apply when operating lower-class vehicles such as Class G or D.
This restriction did not apply to anyone who had completed their Class A/AR road test before July 1, 2022.

Types of Commercial Driver’s Licences

There are several commercial vehicles licences for driving:

Class A

Allows you to operate any tractor-trailer, motor vehicle, and towed vehicle that exceeds a total gross weight of 4,600kg. Class A licence holders can drive vehicles with condition (R) in Classes D, G, and A . Note that this licence does not allow you to drive a bus, a motorcycle, or a moped with passengers.

Class A With Condition R

Drivers with a Class A (R) licence are prohibited from operating a vehicle pulling double trailers or a trailer with air brakes. Class A (with Condition R) licence holders may also drive vehicles in Classes D and G.

Class B

Allows you to drive any school bus with more than 24 passengers designed seating capacity. Class B licence holders may also drive a vehicle in Classes C, D, E, F, and G, but not a motorcycle or moped.

Class C

Class C allows you to drive any regular bus with more than 24 passengers designed seating capacity. Class C licence holders may also drive a vehicle in Classes D, F, and G, but not a motorcycle or moped.

Class D

Allows you to operate any truck or vehicle combination weighing more than 11,000 kg, as long as the towed vehicle weighs more than 4,600 kg. Class D licensees may also drive a Class G vehicle. A Class D licence, like a Class A, does not allow you to drive a passenger bus, a motorcycle or a moped.

Class E

DYou can drive a school bus with a maximum 24 passenger capacity. Class E licence holders may also drive vehicles in Classes F and G, but not a motorcycle or moped.

Class F

It allows you to drive a regular bus with a maximum 24-passenger capacity and ambulances. The Highway Traffic Act defines a bus as a “vehicle designed for carrying 10 or more passengers and used for transporting persons.” Class F licence holders may also drive a vehicle in Class G, but not a motorcycle or moped.

Z Endorsement

It is required to operate any air-brake-equipped motor vehicle. The Z endorsement can be combined with class A, B, C, D, E, or F licences.

Obtaining A To F Classes Licence

To obtain a commercial licence, minimum requirements vary depending on factors such as the type of licence, school or employer chosen, and current licence held. If you’re new to Ontario and have a driver’s licence from another area, you must apply for an Ontario driver’s licence within 60 days of moving.
Commercial licence holders from other Canadian provinces and territories (except for classes B and E for school buses) may be eligible for a licence exchange. Canadian military permit holders with DND 404 may have their testing requirements waived. Some recreational vehicle drivers may need a commercial class of licence due to vehicle size and weight.

Commercial Driving Licence Combinations

A driver can have several commercial licences. For example, you can hold both if you meet the qualifications for a Class A and a Class B. In this situation, your licensing designation would be AB. The driver exams for different licences are taken individually. Similarly, a class or combination of licence classes (e.g., AM, EM, ABM, and so on) may be paired with a Class M licence authorising motorcycle operation.

Commercial Driving Licence Requirements

Class A

  • You must be at least 18 years old.
  • Class G or above licence required.
  • A passing grade on the relevant knowledge test.
  • Before taking the road test, you must complete mandatory entry-level training and have it documented on your driver’s record.
  • Capability to meet vision requirements.
  • Medical examination report satisfactory.
  • Passing the relevant road test at DriveTest or from an MTO-approved authority.

Class D

  • You must be at least 18 years old.
  • Class G or above licence required.
  • A passing grade on the relevant knowledge test.
  • Capability to meet vision requirements.
  • Medical examination report satisfactory.
  • Passing the relevant road test at DriveTest or from an MTO-approved authority.

Class C or F

  • You must be at least 18 years old.
  • Class G or above licence required.
  • Passing the relevant knowledge tests (notice that obtaining a Class C licence entails answering Class D rules of the road questions).
  • Capability to meet vision requirements.
  • Medical examination report satisfactory.
  • Hearing criteria (as stated in the medical examination report).
  • Passing the relevant road test at DriveTest or from an MTO-approved authority.

Class B or E

  • You must be at least 21 years old.
  • Class G or above licence required.
  • Passing the relevant knowledge tests (notice that obtaining a Class B licence entails answering Class D rules of the road questions).
  • Capability to meet vision requirements.
  • Medical examination report satisfactory.
  • Hearing criteria (as stated in the medical examination report).
  • Valid course certificate demonstrating satisfactory completion of an MTO-approved school bus driver improvement course.
  • Passing the relevant road test at DriveTest or from an MTO-approved authority.
  • Satisfactory driver record search, including no more than six demerit points, no driver’s licence suspension within the previous 12 months as a result of being convicted/found guilty of an offence listed in the MTO Bus Handbook, and not having been convicted/found guilty of an offence listed in The Official MTO Bus Handbook.

Reports on Medical Examinations

When you apply for your commercial driver’s licence, you must provide a medical report. A physician or nurse practitioner (registered nurse-extended class) performs a medical examination and the associated medical report; some may charge for this service. Any medical condition that may jeopardise the safe operation of a motor vehicle must be reported to the licensing authority by your designated medical practitioner. MTO medical requirements must be met before any test (excluding vision) can be performed. New applicants can get blank medical documents from any Test Centre in Ontario, while some physicians and recognised authorities (employers) may already have them.