Prepares the individual to pass the state licensing examination for a Commercial Driver License. This license 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
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Requirements**
Click Here to view REOC Admission Requirements. View Commercial Driver License Program Checklist.
FAQ's:
Q: Does a driver need a CDL to operate a vehicle under 26,000 pounds gross vehicle weight rated?
A: No. A CDL is only required when driving vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 or more pounds; any combined gross vehicle weight rating (2 units) 26,001 or more pounds; any vehicle that is required to be placarded, or carriers of 16 or more passengers including the driver.
Q: If a vehicle is under 26,000 pounds gross vehicle weight rated, but has air brakes, does the driver need a CDL?
A: No. Having air brakes is not a determining factor as to whether you are required to have a CDL (refer to first answer in this section).
Q: We have a driver with a CDL Learner's Permit. Do we have to have a complete Driver’s Qualification File on this driver?
A: Yes.
Q: If a driver is convicted of a DUI, how long will he loose his CDL?
A: For one year, for the first offense and forever for the second offense.
Q: How long do our drivers have once they move to another state to change their CDL?
A: 30 days.
Q: If my CDL with a Hazmat Endorsement expires and I go to the Motor Vehicle office to renew my CDL license,take my Hazmat Skills Test, but my Hazmat Endorsement Federal Security Threat Assesment hasn't come back yet, can I still operate a CMV?
A: Yes, you just can't haul Hazmat. You must return to the Motor Vehicle office once the HEFSTA comes in to get the Hazmat Endorsement added back on.
Career Options:
CDL-B Driver locally, regionally, or nationally.
Career Outlook:
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*MUST MEET SUNY/REOC Requirements.
**Requirements may vary by program/course and are subject to change without notice.
Immunization records, Income verification, US Citizenship or Legal Alien status and Picture Identification required for ALL programs. Please call (585) 232-2730 ext. 235 for the most up-to-date information. The Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) is given to all applicants to ensure that program reading and/or math requirements are met, and to ensure program completion and success.
Programs, courses descriptions, fees and schedules are subject to change without notice.
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