The Commercial Driver License Program prepares individuals to pass the state licensing examination for a Commercial Driver License - Class B with air-brake endorsement. The Class B designation allows the driver to operate school buses (with an additional "passenger endorsement"), small and large trucks, and various specialty vehicles.

Prerequisites: New York State Motor Vehicle Clearance, Clean Driver License for 2 years preceeding, and Ability to drive standard transmission vehicle

Age: Adults 17+

Location Served Rochester/Monroe County and surrounding counties

Commercial Driver License Program Entry Requirements: 

• Current Year Income
  • 1040/1040A or 1040 EZ Tax Form (wage statement and paystubs NOT accepted); or
  • Letter of Introduction and current Budget Sheet from DHS; or
  • Total income from Social Security, Disability, or Supplemental Security
• Photo Identification
  • United States Citizenship (New York State Driver License, United States Passport or NYS Department of Human Services Photo Benefit Card); or
  • Legal Alien Status (I-94 or Green Card)
• Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) Test
  • 8.0 reading comprehension
  • 6.0 math
• Immunization Record
  • MMR record from physician

Program Duration: 4 weeks

Academic Calendar and Hours of Program Operation:  Please Click Here for Current Program Schedule.  

Cost: Tuition-free

Career Options: CDL-B Driver locally, regionally, or nationally.

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NOTE: This program is held at an off-site location.

NOTE: ALL INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE