COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSE (CDL)

Description: This program will prepare students for employment opportunities as commercial drivers. The workforce training component includes both classroom review of the road manual for commercial drivers and behind-the-wheel training. Our professional CDL training prepares students to get a Commercial Driver’s License with Air Brakes endorsement. A CDL license will enable students to seek employment driving vehicles which include full size buses, trucks and vans. Successful completers will be able to drive

school buses, tour buses and commercial vehicles with air brakes. This program also emphasizes career readiness skills.

Entrance Requirements:

• Valid NYS Driver’s License for a least one year
• Driver’s Abstract
• History clear of moving violations for the last year
• No outstanding tickets and no felony or drug convictions. *Misdemeanors will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
• Applicant must have an interest in a career as a Commercial Driver.
• Preference will be given to applicants with zero points on their Driver’s Abstract.
• U.S. Department of Transportation medical examination required for the CDL license.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Required TABE entrance exam to determine eligibility

Class Time/Duration: 85 classroom hours and individually scheduled, behind-the-wheel driving lessons / day classes

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