RICHARDS • Courses & Training
Find the training for your next step.
Explore truck and bus driver programs, air brake endorsement and refresher training in Mississauga. Need help choosing? Talk to our team about your goals and experience.
Your driving career
Choose your licence training
Visit each course page for program details, tuition and admission requirements.
Class A-Z
Tractor-trailer training
MTO-approved Mandatory Entry-Level Training (MELT) for your transition into tractor-trailer driving.
View A-Z CourseClass D / D-Z
Straight truck training
Explore straight truck and dump truck training, with options to discuss based on your experience.
View D-Z CoursesClass B / C
Bus driver training
Explore school bus and other passenger bus training for your next role behind the wheel.
View Bus CoursesZ Endorsement
Air brake training
Theory, practical instruction and on-site testing through our air brake endorsement course.
View Dates & Course Details →Refresh your skills
A-Z refresher training
Discuss focused training to strengthen your skills and address the areas you want to improve.
View Refresher CoursesBefore you start
For commercial truck or bus licence training, you need a valid Ontario Class G licence or higher. Minimum ages are 18 for Classes A, C and D, and 21 for Class B.
Additional requirements depend on your licence class and course. Review the course page and DriveTest's commercial licence requirements, or contact us to discuss your eligibility.
Flexible scheduling: Truck training is offered six days a week. Arrange dates and times with our team to suit your schedule. Air brake course dates are listed on the course page.
Knowledge for the road
Driver training topics
Our comprehensive A-Z training brings together practical vehicle skills and the knowledge needed for professional driving.
Vehicle skills & safe driving
- Pre-trip, en-route and post-trip inspections
- Backing and turning manoeuvres
- Extreme weather and winter driving
- Defensive driving and accident prevention
- Load securement
- Air brake systems
Professional driver knowledge
- Canadian and U.S. Hours of Service and logbooks
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods
- Drug and alcohol awareness
- Border crossing regulations and procedures
Additional training and assistance: Ask about separate vehicle inspection training for individuals or organizations, manual slack adjuster air brake adjustment training offered on demand, and FAST card application assistance.
For employers & fleets
Corporate training & driver improvement
Discuss your team's operating needs and the training or assessment services that fit your business.
Driver performance & assessment
- Commercial driver improvement
- Air brake refresher and renewal training
- Pre-employment driver testing
- Senior driver recertification and renewal
- Driver rehabilitation and recertification
- Shunt driver training
Safety & regulatory training
- Driver regulation updates
- Hours of Service
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods
- Defensive driving
- Border crossing and FAST assistance
- Load securement
- CVOR and safety consulting
Support for your training and beyond
Learn with RICHARDS
Registered as a career college under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005, and an Ontario Safety League Signing Authority.
About Our School →Plan your next step
Explore our Lifetime Job Placement Program and transport industry connections. Ask our team about tuition reimbursement options and tuition receipts.
Explore Job Placement Support →Not sure which course is right for you?
Tell us your licence class, experience and goals. We can help you choose your next step.