Class D License Training
Looking for a new career? Drive into Ontario’s bustling trucking industry and kickstart your journey to success by enrolling in our Class D training program!
Fuel your future with a thrilling career as a Class D operator!
With experienced instructors and a commitment to excellence, HNDA ensures you’re not just obtaining a license but developing the skills and confidence to thrive as a Professional Driver.
What can you drive with a Class D license?
The Class D license is meant for individuals looking to pursue a career as an operator of heavy trucks and some combination vehicles, specifically:
- Any truck exceeding 11,000 kilograms (24,000 lb) gross weight or registered gross weight (this includes fire trucks).
- Any truck and trailer combination exceeding a total gross weight of 11,000 kilograms (10,000 lb), but the towed vehicle does not exceed a total gross weight of 4,600 kilograms (10,000 lb).
- Vehicles in the Class G category.
What Can You NOT Drive with a Class D license?
The Class D license does NOT permit you to:
- Pull a trailer equipped with air brakes. (See Class A Training)
- Drive a full-size tractor-trailer combination. (See Class A Training)
- Drive a vehicle pulling a double-trailer. (See Class A Training)
- Train another driver on a vehicle that requires full Class A privileges to drive.
- A school bus with seating for more than 24 passengers (see Class B).
- A regular, non-school bus with seating for more than 24 passengers (see Class C training).
What are the requirements to obtain the Class D license in Ontario?
To be eligible for the Class D license, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Hold a valid Ontario license (other than a 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-trailer combinations.
- Pass a road test using a vehicle that meets the requirements for a Class D license.
How Much Does It Cost To Get Your Class D License In Ontario?
Obtaining a Class D license is the first step to a rewarding new career, but it can be a costly venture. Expected costs should include mandatory DriveTest fees and training costs. Here is a breakdown of fees…
If you are 18 to 64 years old :
- Drivetest commercial license package (paid to Drivetest; includes 1 knowledge test attempt and 1 road test attempt): $122.75
- each additional knowledge test attempt (paid to Drivetest): $23.75
- each additional road test attempt (paid to Drivetest): $99.00
If you are 65 to 79 years old :
- Drivetest commercial license package (paid to Drivetest; includes 1 knowledge test attempt and 1 road test attempt): $37.75
- each additional knowledge test attempt (paid to Drivetest): $23.75
- each additional road test attempt (paid to Drivetest): $14.00
HNDA Class D License training programs
We offer 3 training packages for the Class D license. The primary difference between the training packages is the number of pre-included road test attempts. Prices also vary by geographical location.
D-ONE
- Practical training on a Class D vehicle
- One (1) road test attempt
- Vehicle rental for road test
- Road test booking
D-THREE
- Practical training on a Class D vehicle
- Three (3) road test attempts
- Vehicle rental for road test
- Road test booking