Overview

In Ontario, commercial vehicles include:

  • trucks with a registered gross weight (RGW) or actual weight over 4,500 kg, including vehicles with farm licence plates
  • buses with a seating capacity of 10 or more passengers
  • concrete pumps and mobile cranes (not including off-road mobile cranes)
  • tow trucks

To register and operate one of these vehicles in Ontario, you need a commercial vehicle operator’s registration (CVOR) certificate, and are subject to different laws and requirements based on the type of vehicle you’re operating.

This collection of safety videos covers the basics about Ontario’s commercial safety programs, laws and requirements including:

  • licensing
  • safety management
  • vehicle maintenance
  • international agreements

The videos are for reference only. They do not replace any required education and assessment. If you are applying for a new CVOR certificate, you will need to complete formal online training as part of the process. When you apply, you will get a link to the training. 

List of the interactive videos

Safety

Fatigue Management