On-Road Training
One-on-one in-cab instruction on the highways and surface streets you'll drive every day. Real conditions, real coaching, real feedback.
MELT-Certified Training
Courses Built To Get You Behind The Wheel
From your AZ MELT certification to focused refreshers, every course is delivered by experienced commercial driving instructors using modern, well-maintained equipment in Ottawa and Mississauga.
Please note: The AZ Tractor MELT Program is a vocational course approved under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005. All other courses offered by New Horizons Truck Driving School Inc. are non-vocational and do not require approval under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.
Flagship Program
AZ License — MELT Program
Our Mandatory Entry-Level Training (MELT) program is the vocational course required by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation for every new AZ commercial driver. You'll learn everything needed to pass the road test and start a career on the road — yard work, on-road driving, air brake, and the full in-class curriculum.
- Approved under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005
- Meets the full 116.5-hour MELT curriculum
- One-on-one in-cab instruction with licensed trainers
- Includes air brake (Z) endorsement training
- Job placement support after graduation
17hr
Vehicle Inspection
37hr
In-Class Training & Tests
12hr
Air Brake
32hr
Road Training
18hr
Yard Training
Additional Courses
Training For Every Stage Of Your Career
Whether you're sharpening one skill or rebuilding your confidence after a road test, we offer focused training tailored to your goals.
Re-Road Test Training
Targeted prep for drivers who need to retake the AZ road test. We identify weak points, drill the maneuvers, and rebuild your confidence.
Air Brake Endorsement
Classroom and practical training to earn your Z endorsement, covering system components, daily inspections, and safe operation.
Defensive Driving
Anticipate hazards, manage following distance, and respond to other drivers. Defensive habits that protect your license and your record.
Distracted Driving
Recognize the most common in-cab distractions and learn the focus techniques professional drivers use across long, demanding shifts.
Trailer Backing Techniques
Master offset backing, straight-line backing, and alley dock backing — the maneuvers examiners and dispatchers care about most.
Master The Basic Skills
Speed control, lane changes, steering, braking, reversing, and parking. The fundamentals every great commercial driver builds on.
Learn Advanced Skills
Heavy-traffic turns and lane changes, night driving, and driving in poor weather — the situations that separate good drivers from pros.
Get In Touch
Ready To Start Your Career?
Visit one of our two locations or give us a call. We'll walk you through enrollment, financing options, and the path to your AZ license.
Greater Ottawa Area
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Greater Toronto Area
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Hours of Operation
- Monday – Friday9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Sunday10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Weekend visits by appointment only
Email Us Anytime
Send us your questions about enrollment, schedules, or financing — we respond within one business day.
nhtd.ottawa@gmail.com