Transport Training Centres of Canada | Owen Sound

1717 2nd Ave E #210a, N4K 6V4, Owen Sound
Transport Training Centres of Canada | Owen Sound

Information about Transport Training Centres of Canada | Owen Sound

1717 2nd Ave E #210a
N4K 6V4, Owen Sound
+1519-371-6512

Opening hours

  • sunday: (closed)
  • monday: 9h-16:30
  • tuesday: 9h-16:30
  • wednesday: 9h-16:30
  • thursday: 9h-16:30
  • friday: 9h-16:30
  • saturday: (closed)

Transport Training Centres of Canada offers new driver training, truck driver training, and heavy equipment operator training in Owen Sound, Ontario. Our instructors have years of experience—whether you’re learning to drive a car, a truck, or heavy equipment, they’ll help you unlock the skills you need to succeed.

When you join our truck driving program, you’ll learn how to drive commercial trucks with trailers. Using sophisticated skid training and simulator programs, we go above and beyond provincial standards.

In our heavy equipment operator program, you can learn to operate excavators, loaders, and more—in as few as two weeks.

Our Owen Sound, Ontario, campus offers state-of-the-art equipment and instruction. Drive with us today.

Our comment from DrivingSchools.Directory about Transport Training Centres of Canada | Owen Sound:

Transport Training Centres of Canada in Owen Sound is highly regarded for its exceptional team of instructors, especially Phil and Sheila, who are celebrated for their patience, knowledge, and ability to create a supportive learning environment. Many students have expressed their satisfaction with the training they received, highlighting Phil's calm teaching style and Sheila's effectiveness in preparing them for driving tests. The majority of reviews commend the hands-on approach and the thorough explanations provided during lessons, making it an excellent choice for both novice and experienced drivers. Students appreciate the personalized attention and the instructors' dedication to helping them succeed.

However, some users have raised concerns regarding administrative organization, mentioning issues with scheduling and communication from the office. Though the majority of student experiences are positive, there are a few reviews that indicate dissatisfaction with the management side of the operation. Nonetheless, many students feel confident and well-prepared after their training, leading to successful completion of their driving tests.

Transport Training Centres of Canada | Owen Sound: Reviews

4.5/5 (53 Reviews)
Mark Kroes 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: Phil is a very good trainerwho is patient with the students and knowledgeable with regards to the precedures being taught. I am disppointed to see him go to London.

Carol Everitt 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: I had great lessons with Shiella!! If you need your licence ask for her.

Alaine Austria 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: Great experience and good stuff. To Sheila and Philip their both great Thank you

Steve 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: Phill was an amazing teacher, definitely recommend.

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Transport Training Centres of Canada | Owen Sound
Transport Training Centres of Canada | Owen Sound

Thanks for the 5 stars, Steve! Your feedback means a lot!

Caleb McCullough 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: Phil was a mint trainer

Kade Kroft 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: I had a great experience with Sheila. She was very patient and explained everything in a way that was very easy to understand for a novice driver. I highly recommend Sheila and this company to any beginner driver

Stephen 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: Phil the trainer in owensound is a great instructor, very patient and FULL of knowledge and helpful tips

Jack North 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: Experienced instructor that helps you understand the basic knowledge. Very much appreciated!

Rob Raso 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Phil is a fantastic instructor, highly recommend

Transport Training Centres of Canada | Owen Sound
Transport Training Centres of Canada | Owen Sound

Thank you for the kind words, Robert. Your recommendation means a lot!

Phil neath 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Phil is fantastic!

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Transport Training Centres of Canada | Owen Sound
Transport Training Centres of Canada | Owen Sound

Thanks for the review Phil, we like him too!

Tim Koelen 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Phil in Owen Sound was a great instructor to have. Learning to operate a heavy piece of equipment is no simple manner. However, Phil, being calm, professional, and knowledgeable in his line of work ensures you will overcome any obstacle that may come your way. Not only have we been prepared for our drive test, real world scenarios are constantly being taught for all kinds of AZ trucking and loaded trailer situations. In addition, Phil has been able to answer every question thrown his way - whether he’d answer it on the spot or after further investigation. Phil has been a great asset to my AZ MELT learning and I will continue to use the skills he taught me in my future endeavours in livestock transport.

Transport Training Centres of Canada | Owen Sound
Transport Training Centres of Canada | Owen Sound

Thanks for taking rhe time to share your experience with us, Tim! We are thrilled to hear that Phil's calm, professional, and knowledgeable approach helped you feel confident in mastering such a crucial skill, and that he was able to address all of your questions to prepare you for both your road test and real-world scenarios. We're especially proud of instructors like Phil, who go the extra mile to ensure our students are well-equipped for their future careers. Thank you for trusting TTCC with your training!

Juan Kroeker 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Great experience so far I've been here 3 weeks and had 3 different trainers, all of which were great trainers.

Transport Training Centres of Canada | Owen Sound
Transport Training Centres of Canada | Owen Sound

Thanks for taking the time to share you experience thus far with us! We understand that learning styles vary by person, so we're thrilled to hear your experience with each trainer has been a beneficial and enjoyable. Wishing you all the best on the road ahead!

thomas morin 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Phil in OwenSound was an awesome AZ teacher , taught me lots . And the Man has some patience !! Glad to have him as instructor Also had Todd at the Oro pit , he was a great teacher showed me lots of useful stuff with the heavy equipment Thank you to you both

Transport Training Centres of Canada | Owen Sound
Transport Training Centres of Canada | Owen Sound

Thanks for the review Thomas! We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience during your time with us. Todd and Phil will be thrilled to hear of the kind words. Don't for get to take advantage of our Skid School course this season! We can't wait to see you there! Wishing you all the best wherever your new skills take you next!

Phil Start 1 year ago

Positive experience: I think he is a good trainer

Transport Training Centres of Canada | Owen Sound
Transport Training Centres of Canada | Owen Sound

We appreciate the kind words!

Benjamin S 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Great trainer, learning lots. Phill start.

Transport Training Centres of Canada | Owen Sound
Transport Training Centres of Canada | Owen Sound

Thanks for taking the time to share your experience with us Benjamin. Drive safe :)

Adam Kramer 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Phil Start is a great instructor, I've been learning lots. He is patient and understanding.

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Transport Training Centres of Canada | Owen Sound
Transport Training Centres of Canada | Owen Sound

We appreciate the positive feedback Adam, and the kind words about Phil. Thanks for training with us!

Jammed Wheels 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I’ve had a wonderful experience with the instructor Sheila. She taught me everything and anything to know about driving. I will also recommend this drivers ed company to everyone.

U Trizzy 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Finished and passed my Drivers Training thanks to Sheila! She is amazing, personable, and teaches you the correct way of learning how to drive. Very patient when teaching, and very helpful. I enjoyed the training. Thank you Sheila!

Frédéric.p.michel 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Just finished my driving lessons recently with Sheila, and it was great. I'm really grateful I had her as my instructor.

Peter Van Der Does 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Very good course, great teacher. Always took her time to explain things and help me improve.

Kiera Nechala 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Shelia was the best driver instructor, she taught me many tips and tricks on how to pass my G2 test. She was very patient when teaching me new skills and went through all the steps carefully!

PARDEEP SINGH 1 year ago

Negative experience: No teaching skills . One of my friend took classes from them they don’t teach well. Except teaching driving she tell everything whats going in her life . They should be teaching more and tell everything to students. Took 5 classes didn’t teach parallel parking .

Transport Training Centres of Canada | Owen Sound
Transport Training Centres of Canada | Owen Sound

Hi there Pardeep - since you're not a student, we're unable to pull up a file. If your friend would like to reach out to the office we can discuss further. Thanks, TTCC

Frida Jiron 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Thanks to Philip for the training and for the preparation of my test! I passed with flying colours and I will always be thankful:)

Smiksha Chhabra 1 year ago

Negative experience: I wish i could have given the negative rating they always have problems in scheduling and if you’re scheduling lessons as per the availability over their in the system right away instructor gonna cancel it and gonna give some excuses when you’re asking officials they are asking they don’t have anyone else even though for the test he was fine earlier and is telling now he have any other person’s test like now I can’t even reschedule my test I am seriously thinking how can they put another person in trouble like this for the tests and can cancel the classes even 15-20 minutes before the class Really very poor system and they don’t even care to answer the phone calls And when they answer calls and the lady on the call was showing tantrums and was rudest person in the ever got in my life

Transport Training Centres of Canada | Owen Sound
Transport Training Centres of Canada | Owen Sound

Hello Smiksha, You may have us confused with another school. We have no record of a student by your name over the last 5 years. If we can be of any assistance, please feel free to give us a call Monday - Friday 9-4pm at 1-800-805-0662

Nattie Knowles 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I passed my G2 today thanks to sheila in owen sound who did an amazing job!

Divya Mistri 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I passed my road test today! All thanks to Sheila, my driving instructor ... she's a great person, very knowledgable and patient. She'll make sure you learn the right thing until the very end so you can be confident on yourself and trust your judgment while driving.

Deepak Chaudhary 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Marta Tiveron is awesome Admin here as she is so humble and have a lot of patience. And there instructor Sheila have a lot of knowledge and she make you learn from the minute you are in the class

Rob Flear 2 years ago

Positive experience: I recently passed my Az roadtest, all thanks to Mr Phil Start, my in-truck trainer...all out great guy, very knowledgable and patient. Management could be a little more organized, by possibly hiring more staff, instead of laying them off, my trainer was a trooper as they bounced him around from Owen Sound, to London, to Cambridge....etc...once again, Thanks Phil, I consider you not only very professional, but also my friend!

Transport Training Centres of Canada | Owen Sound
Transport Training Centres of Canada | Owen Sound

Thanks for the review, Rob! We appreciate the feedback, and congratulations on passing your road test! Phil is a great part of our team, and we're so glad you got to experience his knowledge of the industry first hand! Thank you for training with us!

Qili Lu (Lily) 2 years ago

Negative experience: I was trained in Owensound. So the first in-car lesson, my instructor went to pick me up with anger and blamed me for making her driving a long way to get me. Then I never used the pick-up service later on. Then the last in-car training started with her saying "ohh I was expecting some Chinese snacks. I liked trying new things". I felt awful. Then finally I graduated from the driving school, and took a G2 road test. You know what, I have never been told that I can only use the 90 degree reverse parking. I had been practicing diagonal reverse parking method which the instructor taught me. I failed the exam and told the driving school they were not giving the proper training. THEY INGNORED ME!

Transport Training Centres of Canada | Owen Sound
Transport Training Centres of Canada | Owen Sound

Good Morning Lily, We were a little surprised to read this review, because after going over your file, there was no record of any concerns or complaints brought to our attention. This is not feedback we are familiar with receiving about the instructor you completed your training with. Please free free to contact our office with any concerns you may have regarding your training and we would gladly look into it for you. 1-800-805-0662 Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm.

merv allan 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: bruce was a very good trainer

Sheri Johns 2 years ago

Positive experience: Sheila is a wonderful instructor! The in-car portion of this program is fantastic. My daughter was instructed in a way that was effective and friendly, thanks Sheila!! The company could use some work on the administrative portion of this program. I found them to be unorganized, not familiar with our geographic area for booking in-car lessons, unavailable to speak to when questions would arise, calls not returned in a timely manner as well as lengthy wait times on hold to have the opportunity to leave a message.

Transport Training Centres of Canada | Owen Sound
Transport Training Centres of Canada | Owen Sound

Hello Sheri, Thanks for the feedback. Although we always encourage our students communicate with their instructor, we've taken this into consideration and have implemented some changes to our phone systems to reduce wait times and the need to leave a voicemail. Thanks for training with us!

Fanilla Okneris 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Had some problems on the beginning, but management contacted me and fixed everything. Want to Thank especially to Marta Tiveron she was so nice and helpful. I have couple friends and family members who also took the course and they don't speak language very well she was always there to help and fix if there was any misunderstanding.

Transport Training Centres of Canada | Owen Sound
Transport Training Centres of Canada | Owen Sound

Hello! I'm so happy that we were able to chat and resolve this :) If you have any other questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out!

Thomas Hamerton 2 years ago

Negative experience: My AZ Driver instructor in Owen Sound was exceptional and I learned A LOT. how ever the equipment training was the biggest waste of money and time in history. The trainer had no interest in doing any training what so ever. They wanted me to drive an hour and a half to Orillia a couple to every day of the week for a 3 HOUR SHIFT OF TRAINING. The office is a disorganized gong show. But the guy running that pit in oro needs to be replaced with someone who wants to train people.

Transport Training Centres of Canada | Owen Sound
Transport Training Centres of Canada | Owen Sound

Hello Thomas, We're happy to hear your AZ training went off without a hitch. Unfortunately, your physical location in comparison to our facility is beyond our control. A typical shift is anywhere between 3-4 hours a day. Longer shifts are offered to those whom request them, but are subject to availability at the time of scheduling. Training on 4 pieces of equipment in addition to AZ training is definitely a lengthy process, but it looks like you pulled through - congratulations! We hope you found success in the industry!

Ella Dawson 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I had such a great experience with TTCC, my in car instructor was Sheila Klerks and she was abouslutely amazing. I really felt that I learned a lot and she was so nice and helpful while I worked through my driving insecurities. I definitely recommend taking your driver's ed with this amazing company.

heemali patel 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I took lesson from sheila. She is good instructor, very calm n all give a positive vibes . Make us positive and motivate .

Sukhjinder Singh 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Today i got my g2 license.Very thanks to sheila klerks to tech me very good lessons.

Amritpal Singh 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: The best learning experience, the instructor Sheila is very knowledgeable and friendly. She was very patient with me which helped me getting my G licence in the first attempt.

Daniel Liscio 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great school! I had Shelia Klerks as my driving instructor and she did a wonderful job of making me feel comfortable while driving and preparing me for my g2 test. Definitely would recommend to others.

Benjamin Feenstra 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: good job Sheila

matthew ruthven 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I had Shawn as my trainer for my Az. I learned a lot from shawn in the time that I was there and also Megan in the office was really good to deal with.

Maria Broasca 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: My instructor Sheila Klerks made learning to drive driving fun and comfortable

James Deacon 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Its been a uphill battle during the pandemic, but thanks to Shawn from Owen Sound, I met my final goal and passed. Thank you all very much.

Jack Van Geel 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I am doing my drivers Ed with this company and I really enjoy it. My driving instructor Sheila Klerks is a very good teacher.

J B 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Had a fantastic time learning with Shawn. He made the process easy and effortless and got me the info I needed to successfully pass my road test. Knowledgeable about so many aspects to the training and the industry overall. Thanks for the help Shawn!

Adam Ruetz 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I had Shawn Norton as my instructor. He taught me very well. I learned lots in this course and I recommend to others who want to get their AZ. Megan the manager is fantastic at her job, she's always on top of everything. All around great school!

Alyssa Bennett 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I am currently doing my drivers Ed with this company and I really enjoy it. My driving instructor Sheila Klerks is patient and kind.

Colin & Nicole Peever 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Had a very good experience working with Sean.He had to work very hard to get me understand a lot of things and at times I know he was scratching his head.But He persevered and didn't give up and doing his best to train me. Thanks for not letting me give up.

Jesse MacDonald 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: My instructor Sheila was very nice

Georgia Alpajaro 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I am currently doing my in car lessons at TTCC and am really enjoying them despite the fact that I don’t enjoy driving. My instructor, Sheila Klerks has been really kind and helpful even when I’m nervous or trying things for the first time, which I really appreciate. I would definitely recommend doing your lessons there!

Riley Anderson-Burley 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Sheila Klerks instructor She is a good Instructor for the training student drive I like having her for my training student drive she has a lot of stuff about drive and she will always tell you when you have to change lines when you are driving and when you do so you will have to use your left blinker when your changing lines and then she will tell you when you need to move back to the right line when it’s safe so and you will have to use your right blinker and you will become friends with her while your driving with her she is a very nice and friendly instructor it was my firs t time ever meet her

Justin Lahey 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I graduated from this course and passed my AZ drive test today. Was a great experience and had a great in truck instructor Shawn Norton! Six weeks training in total two weeks in class and 4 weeks in truck. Dane Archande was an excellent in class instructor and kept us focused and entertained in the 7 hr classes online. Megan Hayter at head office in North Bay was amazing and really helped me with getting signed up and making adjustments to schedules when needed. Thank you very much to TTCC for giving me the skills to get my AZ in 6 weeks.

Satnam Kaur 3 years ago

Negative experience: Such a terrible school to learn driving. Never will be recommending someone to this school. I paid a certain amount of fees before starting my beginner test but they keep asking for fees i paid eveytime but last time i ask the instructor can you please drop me 15 minutes early at my work now they asking for the full 1 hour fees again . Never go with them

Transport Training Centres of Canada | Owen Sound
Transport Training Centres of Canada | Owen Sound

Hello Satnam, as you are aware from the conversations you've had with the office, you decided to end the lesson early. You are missing 1 hour total from your 2 hour lesson. We cannot certify you without completion of all 10 hours. If you'd prefer to not complete the course and get certified, we can certainly remove the charge for your additional hour. If you'd like to discuss further, please all the office.

Mark Gamble 7 years ago

Negative experience: Currently a student of this terrible school. I explained that I had a certain time schedule to work with. I was told it would work and can start Monday. I started and was told the class had started last week. I was given no direction, asked questions to try and get caught up and was simply told that it was covered in week 1. The trainer did little else but sit and gossip with students which had little to do with training. The brochure I was emailed stated unlimited simulator time.....good luck with that.....flat out false advertising. When questioned about it I am told unlimited simulator time for life after training. As I am in week 4 now, 2 weeks have been a complete and utter waste of time as i got maybe 12-15 minute simulator runs, a mid term test about things I want taught, and a video and test on cargo securement. That was the Barrie campus. the plan was always to transfer to Owen Sound and finish. My trainer has been great here, but it's a satellite off with no simulator time as only the trainers operate it and are training people in the trucks. It turns out my week 1 class for the course is now in week 5. Since I have complained about the way things have gone, head office is packing everything into 4 weeks now. oh.... they did offer to let me restart the course June 11, so I reminded them about my time schedule which they said could work with. it has been a joke. if I had a choice to do it again I would go with another company. there is no communication between their employees in the office or communication with students unless questioned about what's going on. Run from this money grabbing company as fast as you can because they do not give a flying #^&* about the students My answer to the owners comment... As stated, there was no communication as to how things were going to be handled. I was not informed that week one was going to be done until week 5 until the check was cashed. Had I known I would completely miss the most important week of information from the first week I would have gone with a different training company and planned accordingly. Yes I was told I could retake the course.....would that have helped my time schedule? Absolutely not!!!! I funded this training, not second career! I had a job and quit for this training! I am all in on this one shot! I was told it could be done... I wasnt told I would have to completely stress about why I was not being directed or train the first 2 weeks in barrie. why was I only given. a load securement video and test in week 2? Why did the trainer sit on his @$$ and gossip about stuff other than training me to catch me up day after day after day I stressed so much because I paid $8595 to not be trained in those 2 weeks? Don't try and be political and side step a major problem with your company!!!! Answer to the second reply.... not enough characters available for an explanation. you have my email....please contact me directly so I can explain in full detail to you how poorly this has been handled. Final update July 11 2018. Although the office part handled the scheduling terribly know my tight timeline, and the terrible trainer in The barrie office, the owen sound trainers were beyond exceptional! Thanks Al Stein and Traverse Macdonald! I passed my drivetest on a Thursday and started work on Monday. I wont even think about raising my review due to losing 2 weeks due to poor scheduling

Transport Training Centres of Canada | Owen Sound
Transport Training Centres of Canada | Owen Sound

Hi Mark, We are very disappointed at your unfavourable review. These are not fair comments. You came to us with limited availability and a desire to complete your training quickly in two different cities. We bent over backwards to get the job done. We were "all hands on deck" to see you succeed. We were able to accommodate your special need because we have so many resources and locations. You mentioned our state of the art truck simulators. These are an excellent resource and training tool for all TTCC students and grads. There is absolutely no limit to the amount of time our students can spend on them. Many students use them to perfect their backing and shifting skills while they are in the course and often our graduates will come back to brush up in their skills or to prepare for a company road test. As we mentioned to you, you just need to call ahead to the campus to reserve your spot on the simulator. As a graduate, you can access these at any of our 20 locations. Our ultimate goal is the success of our students, in an attempt to accommodate your schedule we offered to start your course right away and then transfer your training to another location when you moved. While many students have been successful with this type of custom training schedule, when it didn’t suit your needs we offered to give you back and redo ALL the training you were not happy with at no extra charge. Now that's a commitment to quality that you will have a hard time finding anywhere else. We are glad to hear you are enjoying your training in Owen Sound. Despite your negative review, we will still work our hardest to ensure your success. Mark, In reply to your edit - We can appreciate that quitting your job and training for a new career can be stressful, but your frustrations are misdirected. None of your training has been “missed” you chose to do it at a later date, to accommodate your timeline. As mentioned before, many students regardless of how they are funded (personally or government grants) are successful with custom schedules. At any point you could have requested a refund, instead you chose to take advantage of the free training that was offered to you. Despite all of this, you were still scheduled to complete your training within your timeline, until you elected to extend it further to have training before your scheduled road test date (yet another accommodation we made to help YOU).

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