Driving a tow truck in Ontario requires a special type of license. A commercial driver’s license (CDL) is required to drive a tow truck, or any other vehicle used for towing or hauling.
The CDL is issued by the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) and is specific to the size and weight of the vehicle being driven.
The CDL is divided into two categories: Class A and Class B. Class A licenses are required for vehicles over 11,000 kilograms (kg).
This includes most large tow trucks and flatbeds. Class B licenses are required for vehicles between 4,500 kg and 11,000 kg. This includes most light-duty tow trucks.
In addition to the CDL, drivers must also have a valid driver’s license in order to operate a tow truck in Ontario. Drivers must also be 18 years of age or older, have at least two years of driving experience and have no pending charges or convictions related to drug or alcohol possession or use.
Tow truck drivers must also pass an MTO-approved road test in order to obtain their CDL. The road test will assess their ability to safely operate the vehicle they are driving as well as their knowledge of traffic laws and safety rules.
Conclusion:
In order to drive a tow truck in Ontario, you must possess a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) issued by the Ministry of Transportation (MTO).
The CDL will depend on the size and weight of the vehicle being driven, with Class A licenses being necessary for vehicles over 11,000 kilograms (kg) and Class B licenses required for vehicles between 4,500 kg and 11,000 kg. In addition to having a valid CDL, drivers must also have an ordinary driver’s license as well as meet various requirements related to age, experience and criminal record.
