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NYS Commercial Driver’s License
NYS Commercial Driver’s License
at Consortium for Worker Education's NYATLAS
New York City Catalog
In partnership with the Department of Education and Hostos CUNY, CWE (Consortium for Worker Education's NYATLAS) is offering NYS Commercial Driver's License courses. This track provides classroom and road test preparation, career prep, workplace communications, and employer-specific training materials.
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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers' license. Includes tow truck drivers.
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$35,300
$49,920
$75,220
$16.97
$24
$36.16
Admissions
- Must be 18 years or older.
- HS diploma or Equivalent.
- Ability to work with your hands.
- Valid Clean Drivers License.
- Ability to communicate in English and read and write at or above 9th-grade level, perform basic mathematics connected industry.
- Must be comfortable standing for extended periods of time, and able to lift 30 pounds.
- Employment in this field universally requires drug screening by employers.