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Course Description

This CDL Training Class A Truck Driver program provides the optimal balance between classroom learning and on the road training to better prepare students for the CDL exam. Class sizes are small and experienced instructors will provide you with insight into what it's like to be a truck driver.

Course Outline

Students in the CDL Training Class A Tractor Trailer program will gain skills in the areas of:

  • Vehicle inspections
  • Defensive driving
  • Range maneuvers
  • Motor carrier safety regulations
  • Trip planning
  • Cargo handling
  • Size/weight laws
  • Vehicle maneuvering
  • Hours of service
  • Accident prevention

Prerequisites

Students must:

  • *Be 18 or older if obtaining a CDL-A license. (Under 21 can drive in NYS only)
  • Have a valid New York State driver’s license.
  • Be a resident of New York.
  • Be able to prove your legal presence in the United States and show your Social Security card.
  • Have sufficient ability to read and speak English.
  • Be able to successfully pass a Department of Transportation physical and drug test, and have a driving record that meets criteria. Drivers must be at least 21 years old to drive across state lines.
  • Have the ability to drive safely, regardless of weather or time of day.
  • Be comfortable operating heavy machinery.
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