Upon application for a CDL in New York, you must certify that you have not held a driver license in any state or in the District of Columbia except NYS in the last 10 years. If you have, you must report every US state (or the District of Columbia) where you held a driver license in the last 10 years. You must also meet the requirements of the Federal regulations in 49 CFR Part 391, which include a requirement for a medical examination.
To apply for your first commercial license, take the following steps:
- Read the portions of the New York State Commercial Driver's Manual that apply to the type and class of vehicle you want to drive.
- Then take a written test at your local DMV office, pass, and be issued a commercial learner’s permit.
- Practice and prepare for your road test with a supervising driver. A great way to ensure you learn all the skills you need is to enroll in a commercial driving school.
- Find a road test locations in your area, take the test, pay necessary fees and receive your temporary CDL that allows to drive for 90 days until your official CDL is sent to you in the mail.
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Location: Bridgeport, Connecticut
New England Tractor Trailer Training School has a history of delivering hands-on driver training to qualified candidates.
Location: Liverpool, New York
At National Tractor Trailer School, commercial truck driver training isn't just about getting a CDL license – it’s about the career education to become a qualified and competent entry-level commercial truck driver.
Location: Buffalo, New York
At National Tractor Trailer School, commercial truck driver training isn't just about getting a CDL license – it’s about the career education to become a qualified and competent entry-level commercial truck driver.
