Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

Take your career on the road and enroll in the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) program. With a CDL, you can find job opportunities driving large buses (such as city buses, tourist buses, and school buses), box trucks (including delivery trucks), dump trucks, 18-wheelers and more.

Training and Career Outlook

• Learn through classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training
• Gain specialized skills and knowledge to operate a variety of large, heavy commercial vehicles
• Average salaries range from $35,000 to $50,000 or more, depending on the location, type of commercial vehicle, and certifications

Start Your New Career

• Work with our Career Services team to develop your resume and prep for interviews
• Attend job fairs
• Connect with employers who need your skills
• Secure your job!

What do I need to get started?

To enter the CDL program, students must be at least 18 years old and have a valid NYS driver's license for at least one year. The EOC administers a Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE). A qualifying score on the TABE is required. Contact the EOC to start working toward your goal today!