Draft:Transport Training Centres of Canada

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Transport Training Centres of Canada (TTCC) is a Canadian driver training career college specializing in commercial and beginner driver education. Founded in 1996, TTCC offers programs in commercial truck driving, heavy equipment operator training, and driver's education for new drivers. The organization operates over 50 training centres across Ontario, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia.

History

TTCC was founded in 1996 with a focus on Class 1 license and AZ commercial truck driver training. It later expanded to include additional training in heavy machinery and entry-level driving instruction. In 2014, TTCC proposed a new trucking trade school in Sudbury, Ontario, to meet regional demand for professional drivers.{{cite web |title=Proposed Sudbury trucking complex jumps hurdles |url=https://www.trucknews.com/transportation/proposed-sudbury-trucking-complex-jumps-hurdles/1003119000/ |website=Truck News |date=August 2014 |access-date=2025-05-26}}

In 2025, TTCC partnered with Kenjgewin Teg, Cambrian College, and Whitefish River First Nation to launch a Heavy Equipment Operator Training Program, aiming to strengthen community-based economic development through vocational training.{{cite web |title=Kenjgewin Teg offering Heavy Equipment Operator Training Program |url=https://www.manitoulin.com/kenjgewin-teg-offering-heavy-equipment-operator-training-program/ |website=Manitoulin Expositor |access-date=2025-05-26}}

Programs and Services

TTCC offers a range of training programs including:

Commercial Truck Driver Training: Courses for various license classes such as Class 1, 3, AZ, DZ, and Z endorsements.{{cite web |title=Search Career Colleges in Ontario |url=https://www.ontario.ca/page/search-career-college-ontario |website=Government of Ontario |access-date=2025-05-26}}
Heavy Equipment Operator Training: Practical training for equipment such as bulldozers, excavators, and loaders.{{cite web |title=Kenjgewin Teg offering Heavy Equipment Operator Training Program |url=https://www.manitoulin.com/kenjgewin-teg-offering-heavy-equipment-operator-training-program/ |website=Manitoulin Expositor |access-date=2025-05-26}}
Beginner Driver Education: Ministry-approved courses delivered through Laurentian Driving School for G1 and G2 license holders.{{cite web |title=Government-approved driving schools |url=https://www.ontario.ca/page/government-approved-driving-schools |website=Ontario Ministry of Transportation |access-date=2025-05-26}}
Skid Control and Recovery Training: Specialized training using a dedicated skid pad facility in Shannonville, Ontario.

TTCC also integrates truck driving simulators in its curriculum to improve safety and learner readiness.{{cite web |title=Transport Training Centres of Canada |url=https://www.coursecompare.ca/school/transport-training-centres-canada/ |website=CourseCompare |access-date=2025-05-26}}

Locations

As of 2025, TTCC operates more than 50 training centres in three Canadian provinces. It is registered as a private career college under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.{{cite web |title=Search Career Colleges in Ontario |url=https://www.ontario.ca/page/search-career-college-ontario |website=Government of Ontario |access-date=2025-05-26}}

In New Brunswick, TTCC is registered as "Atlantic Transport Training Academy Co. Ltd." and is approved to offer Mandatory Entry-Level Training (MELT) programs for Class 1 drivers.{{cite web |title=Private Occupational Training Organizations |url=https://www2.gnb.ca/content/dam/gnb/Departments/petl-epft/PDF/POTA/Pota-lst.pdf |website=Government of New Brunswick |access-date=2025-05-26}}{{cite web |title=Mandatory Entry-Level Training in New Brunswick |url=https://www.gnb.ca/en/topic/driving-transportation/commercial-transportation/mandatory-training.html |website=Government of New Brunswick |access-date=2025-05-26}}

In Nova Scotia, TTCC is listed as a licensed driver training school.{{cite web |title=Driver Training Schools Map |url=https://data.novascotia.ca/Roads-Driving-and-Transport/Driver-Training-Schools-Map/2p4q-s7y7 |website=Government of Nova Scotia |access-date=2025-05-26}}

Recognition and Accreditation

TTCC is accredited by the Government of Ontario Ministry of Transportation (Ontario) as a registered private career college and meets the province’s regulatory requirements for commercial driver education. It appears in the Ministry's Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reports, which track graduation and employment outcomes for vocational training providers.{{cite web |title=2021 Private Career Colleges Key Performance Indicators |url=https://www.tcu.gov.on.ca/pepg/audiences/pcc/2021-pcc-kpi/kpi2021-college-list.html |website=Government of Ontario |access-date=2025-05-26}}

External links

[https://ttcc.ca/ Official Website]