The nationwide truck driving shortage is leading many to consider entering this growing industry. With the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reporting a favorable job outlook through 2026, there's never been a better time for New Yorkers to take a look at this career path. According to the latest available data (May 2016), heavy truck drivers in New York earn an average wage of $23.26 per hour (or an average salary of $48,390 per year). To become one of the 100,500+ truck drivers in New York, you may need a commercial driver's license (CDL), and a truck driving school in New York is a great place to start.
CDL Training Near Me in New York
Truck driving schools in New York are numerous and may be found throughout the state with hotspots in Albany, Brooklyn, Bronx, New Rochelle, West Babylon and Buffalo. Ferrari Driving School has multiple campuses throughout the state, as does SAGE Truck Driving School. New York truck driving schools offer the necessary education and training needed to gain your CDL license. To earn a CDL license in New York, you must be at least 18 years old for a Class B or C license, have proof of residency and pass a medical examination. For a Class C license or to transport across state lines, you must be at least 21 years old. CDL applicants must then pass a written exam and a skills test, which includes a pre-trip vehicle inspection and an on-road driving exam. The skills test must be taken in a vehicle that matches the class of license you wish to obtain. Additional endorsements may be needed depending on the type of truck you wish to drive--for example, to drive a truck with air brakes, tankers, double/triple trailers or to drive a passenger or school bus. To transport hazardous materials (Hazmat), you must be at least 21 years old, pass an additional knowledge exam, and pass a background check by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). With a CDL in hand, drivers will be poised to find employment with one of New York's trucking companies, including Central Transport and Sea Transfer Corporation.
To find a truck driving school in New York, browse the list of featured trucking schools below.
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List of New York Trucking Schools
Al Sorano’s Professional Driving School
Address: 1059 E Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469
Phone: (718) 547-3000
Americana Driving School
Address: 4223 Broadway, New York, NY 10033
Phone: (212) 927-0007
Atlantic Coast Driver Training
Address: 1008 Little Britian Road #400, New Windsor, NY 12553
Phone: (845) 567-9288
Brown’s Auto Driving School
Address: 11 Sherwood Heights, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Phone: (845) 297-6222
Commercial Driver Training – Hurley
Address: 300 Wynkoop Road, Hurley, NY 12443
Phone: (845) 443-7317
Commercial Driver Training – West Babylon
Address: 600 Patton Avenue, West Babylon, NY 11704
Phone: (631) 206-6224
Dutchess School of Driving
Address: 655 Route 82, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
Phone: (845) 226-6700
Elegant Driving School
Address: 850 Longwood Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459
Phone: (718) 466-7717
Ferrari Driving School – Astoria
Address: 3232 Steinway Street, Astoria, NY 11103
Phone: (718) 278-6679
Ferrari Driving School – Bronx
Address: 190 Cypress Avenue, Bronx, NY 10454
Phone: (718) 665-0011
Ferrari Driving School – Brooklyn
Address: 2444 Linden Blvd., Brooklyn, NY 11208
Phone: (718) 927-2121
Ferrari Driving School – Long Island City
Address: 3528 19th Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11105
Phone: (718) 545-0059
Heritage Auto School
Address: 21 Anderson Street, New Rochelle, NY 10801
Phone: (914) 246-0759
L & M Commercial Driving School
Address: 85 E Main Street, Washingtonville, NY 10992
Phone: (845) 497-2221
National Tractor Trailer School – Buffalo
Address: 175 Katherine Street, Buffalo, NY 14210
Phone: (800) 562-1332
National Tractor Trailer School – Liverpool
Address: 4650 Buckley Road, Liverpool, NY 13088
Phone: (800) 243-9300
National Vocational School
Address: 2733 Bath Avenue #2, Brooklyn, NY 11214
Phone: (716) 763-9457
Northside Driving School
Address: 68-35A Fresh Pond Road, Ridgewood, NY 11385
Phone: (718) 418-0342
Queens Trucking School – Astoria
Address: 31-08 Broadway, Suite 203, Astoria, NY 11106
Phone: (718) 626-6260
Queens Trucking School – Corona
Address: 40-10 National Street, Corona, NY 11368
Phone: (718) 446-5457
Safe Starter Driving School
Address: 134 Norman Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11222
Phone: (718) 349-6555
SAGE Truck Driving School – Endicott
Address: 1701 North Street, Bldg 32-1, Endicott, NY 13760
Phone: (607) 348-0365
SAGE Truck Driving School – Mohawk Valley Community College
Address: 1101 Floyd Ave. Admin Bldg, Rome, NY 13440
Phone: (315) 334-7793
Sunny Truck Driving School
Address: 41-26 College Point Blvd, Flushing, NY 11355
Phone: (718) 353-6745
Totally Cool Driving
Address: 139-39 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11435
Phone: (718) 206-2900
Truckar Driving School
Address: 648 Prospect Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455
Phone: (718) 742-0220
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