Commercial Driving

The Commercial Driving Program is designed to provide adults in our community an opportunity to qualify for a Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).  The theory, range & public road curriculums meet the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Entry-Level Driver Training regulations.  The program provides ongoing enrollment with a flexible schedule. 

Online Payments Accepted 
You are now able to make payments online! To do so, please visit the following link (also located at the bottom of this page):
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Enrollment

Step 1: CDL Theory - $220

• Online self-paced curriculum 

• Curriculum Modules:

  *CDL Class A – 48 Required Modules
  *CDL Class B – 46 Required Modules
  *CDL Class B to CDL Class A Upgrade – 40 Required Modules

• To demonstrate proficiency, students must earn a score of at least 80% on each Module Assessment – If a student does not achieve 80% the first time they take the assessment, they can retake the assessment.

• Must complete within 90 days from start date.

• Permit not required to enroll in this componen.t

• Need to complete the intake forms to enroll – must have email address included.

• Students will need access to a computer to complete the theory component. Arrangements can be made if a student does not have own computer access.

• If students find themselves having difficulty with the theory component modules, please reach out to The Center for Learning, so arrangements can be made for putting appropriate support in place. 

• Step 2: Behind-the-Wheel (BTW) Range and Road - up to 60 Hours - $3,900

• Includes: Pre-trip, Shifting, Maneuverability, & Evaluation of Skills

• New students may start each month.

• Prerequisite: Must have CDL Learner’s Permit to enroll in this component.

• Prerequisite: Must have successfully completed all required Theory Modules and achieved at least 80% on each Module Assessment.

• Prerequisite: Must sign Self-Certification for DOT regulations.

•  Complete drive time to prepare for Road-Test.
•  Prerequisite: Must have successfully mastered skills of the Behind-the-Wheel: Range
• Upon successful mastery of required skills, a student’s training certificate will be submitted to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Registry so that the student is eligible for taking the DMV Scheduled Road Test.

Step 3: DMV Scheduled Road Test

Program Requirements

• All Training (Theory, BTW: Range, BTW: Road) must be completed within one year of each other.

• CDL Class A – must be 21 years or older

• CDL Class B – must be 18 years or older

• Valid New York State Driver’s License

• CDL Class A or Class B Learner’s Permit

• CDL-B to CDL-A Upgrade: Students must have current CDL-B License with Manual Transmission Driving Experience and CDL-A Learner’s Permit

 Refresher Course

Do you already have your CDL-B or CDL-A License and need a refresher?  We will customize a refresher course for you.  Let us know how many hours you need and we will give you a price.  Will need copy valid CDL License to enroll.

Equipment

• 2020 Kenworth T880 Tandem Daycab – 13-speed

• 2012 International Single Axle Daycab – 10-speed

• 2013 International Roll Back – 6-speed

• 2007 International Dump Truck – 13-speed

Additional Information

• Scheduled times for Range and Public Road are arranged by the instructor with students and are made available days, nights, weekends to fit any schedule.

• Class size is limited for this program

• If you require additional driving time beyond package purchased, the rate is $200 per hour or in packages of 10 hours for $650.

• If you require additional driving time beyond package purchased, the rate is $200 per hour, or in packages of 10 hours for $650.

• Permit, Road Test, & License Fees are additional expenses with NYS DMV.

• Refund Information:

• *   There is no refund allowed for Theory Fee. 

• *   BTW: Range or BTW: Road refund requests made prior to the first day of class will be 100%.
  
  *   Request for refund must be made in person, by phone or by email at The Center for Learning, 12 Allen Street, Auburn, NY 13021 (315) 253-4899 or c4learn@cayboces.org
  
  *   Any refund request after student starts but does not complete BTW: Range or BTW: Road hours will involve a calculation of the hours completed by the student at a rate of $200 per hour instead of a package deal rate and any difference will be refunded. 

• *   Refunds will not be considered if it has been longer than 6 months since the original enrollment date.