Commercial vehicle operators in Ontario must have a valid Commercial Vehicle Operator's Registration (CVOR) certificate and carry a copy. The CVOR system monitors carrier safety performance.


WHO NEEDS A CVOR CERTIFICATE:

Commercial vehicle operators that drive the following vehicles require a CVOR certificate, as under:

  • Trucks with a gross weight or registered gross weight over 4,500 kg
  • Buses with a seating capacity of 10 or more passengers
  • Tow trucks - regardless of gross weight (GW) or registered gross weight (RGW)


WHO DON'T NEED A CVOR CERTIFICATE:
Commercial vehicle operators that drive the following vehicles don't require a CVOR certificate, as under:

  • Truck or buses plated in another Canadian province or territory
  • Trucks with registered gross weight and gross weight of 4,500 kg or less, whether towing a trailer or not
  • Trucks or buses leased by an individual for 30 days or less to move personal goods or to carry passengers at no fare 
  • Ambulances, fire trucks, hearses, casket wagons, mobile cranes
  • Unladen trucks or buses operating under the authority of dealer plates or in-transit permits
  • Buses used for personal purposes without compensation
  • Motor homes used for personal purposes
  • Pickup trucks that:

                    have a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating of 6,500 kg (14,330 Ibs)

                   are being used for personal purposes without compensation
                   are fitted with either the original, unmodified box installed by the manufacturer, or that duplicates the one installed by the manufacturer
                   are not carrying or towing a trailer carrying commercial cargo or tools, or equipment of any type normally used for commercial purposes


HOW TO GET A CVOR CERTIFICATE:

 A carrier must:

  • Complete a Commercial Vehicle Operator’s Registration (CVOR) Application
  • Provide proof of legal name
  • Pay the $287.00 fee
  • As of November 1, 2024 online CVOR learning and assessment will replace the old knowledge test that was completed at DriveTest Centers.  New CVOR applicants will be required to complete courses online within six months of applying before they receive a certificate.  You will no longer need to visit DriveTest Centre to complete this requirement.


PREPARING FOR THE CVOR WRITTEN TEST:

CVOR Course is delivered at Pine Valley Driving Academy to help you prepare for the CVOR written test at the DriveTest Center. 


      RESOURCES

  • Commercial Vehicle Operators Safety Manual
  • Handouts
  • Video Presentation

     

     COURSE DURATION

  •  4-6 Hours


This program does not require approval under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005

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