About Us

Who are we?

Canada Heavy Equipment College is a leading provider of comprehensive heavy equipment operator courses and professional truck driver classes. Our courses are designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become successful heavy equipment and truck drivers, ensuring their safety and the safety of those around them.

Canada Heavy Equipment College is registered as a career college with the Ministry of Colleges & Universities under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005. With accumulated experience of over 100 years in the Construction & Transportation industries, our staff and instructors have “real” transport and construction industry know-how.

Canada Heavy Equipment College takes great pride in being active members of both the Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada (WTFC) and the Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO). As a forward-thinking institution, CHEC recognizes the importance of fostering diversity and inclusion within the trucking industry. By aligning with the WTFC, the college demonstrates its commitment to supporting women in trucking, encouraging their participation, and providing equal opportunities for success. Simultaneously, Our affiliation with the TTSAO underscores its dedication to upholding high standards in truck training and ensuring that students receive top-notch education and preparation for a rewarding career in heavy equipment operation and tractor-trailer truck driving. Through these memberships, Canada Heavy Equipment College reinforces its role as a leader in the industry, contributing to the advancement and professionalism of the trucking and heavy equipment sectors in Canada.

The Women’s Trucking Federation of Canada is a network of women created for women to empower, expand and retain employment of — and shift attitudes about — women in the industry and beyond. This includes supporting the industry with issues around training, safety, career progression, education, mentoring and more.

The Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario is comprised of numerous Registered Private Vocational Schools and other organizations which specialize in truck driver training. One of the TTSAO’s principle goals is ensuring that all drivers entering the field maintain a minimum level of knowledge and ability. These standards should be met for not only the needs of employers, but also with the safety of the general public in mind.

Our mission is to provide quality training that is relevant, comprehensive, and up-to-date, enabling our students to become highly skilled heavy equipment operators and truck drivers who are valued and respected in the industry.

Our company was founded in 2011 with the goal of providing high-quality training for students who are interested in heavy equipment and tractor-trailer truck driving. Since then, we have grown to become one of the most trusted and respected training providers in the industry. We are proud to have trained thousands of students who have gone on to successful careers in the field.

Our team of experienced and certified instructors are passionate about teaching and have extensive knowledge of heavy equipment operation and tractor-trailer truck driving. They provide hands-on training, giving students the opportunity to learn in real-world settings.

How It All Began…

The owner (Dave Gow) was frustrated trying to hire good heavy equipment operators for his Construction company. As a construction company owner Dave believed that he would be able to start a school that would produce operators of the calibre that he and others in the industry were looking for. His goal/dream is to produce graduates who are job ready, can operate safely and find work doing what they have always wanted to do.