{"id":110,"date":"2013-01-04T21:52:18","date_gmt":"2013-01-05T02:52:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dutchessschoolofdriving.juntomedia.com\/site\/?page_id=110"},"modified":"2026-03-27T14:07:22","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T18:07:22","slug":"class-a-tractor-trailer-training","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dutchessschoolofdriving.com\/site\/cdl-training\/class-a-tractor-trailer-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Class A Tractor Trailer Training"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 28px;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;\">Dutchess School of Driving has been helping people obtain their CDL A License since 2002!<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3846\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.dutchessschoolofdriving.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG_3174.jpg?resize=486%2C388&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"486\" height=\"388\"><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Instructors licensed and certified by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Late model Day Cab Tractors<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Easy to learn 6 Speed Transmissions&nbsp;<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Automatic Tractors<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Dry Van Trailers&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Lessons available in English &amp; Spanish<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Training available 7 days a week<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Road &amp; Range Time Submitted To the <a href=\"https:\/\/tpr.fmcsa.dot.gov\/\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">FMCSA Training Provider Registry&nbsp;<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif; color: #000000;\">Road test services available in Dutchess County NY.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;\">Admission Requirements:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;\">Valid NYS Driver&#8217;s License<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;\">Valid NYS CDL Learner&#8217;s Permit<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;\">Valid D.O.T. Medical Card (<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/dmv.ny.gov\/commercial-drivers\/cdl-medical-certification-requirements\">Unless exempt<\/a><\/span>)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;\">Negative Pre-Employment Drug Screen<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 20px; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;\">Attend New Student Orientation at Main Office&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<style>#sp-ea-3826 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-3826.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-3826.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-3826.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-3826.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-3826.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1773347196\"><div id=\"sp-ea-3826\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-38260\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse38260\" aria-controls=\"collapse38260\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> How do I enroll in the CDL program at Dutchess School of Driving?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse38260\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3826\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-38260\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>To enroll, you must have a valid NYS Driver\u2019s License and a <b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"60\">CDL Class A or B Learner's Permit<\/b>. Our admission process also requires a valid D.O.T. Medical Card and a negative pre-employment drug screen. Once these are ready, you\u2019ll attend a New Student Orientation at our main office in Hopewell Junction and finalize your schedule.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-38261\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse38261\" aria-controls=\"collapse38261\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Does Dutchess School of Driving provide the required ELDT Theory training?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse38261\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3826\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-38261\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Yes. We offer a comprehensive <b data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"30\">online ELDT Theory Course<\/b> that you can complete at your own pace from any device. Once finished, we automatically upload your results to the Federal Training Provider Registry (TPR), which is a mandatory prerequisite before you can take your NYS CDL road test. See: https:\/\/www.dutchessschoolofdriving.com\/site\/eldt\/<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-38262\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse38262\" aria-controls=\"collapse38262\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What kind of equipment will I use during my CDL training?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse38262\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3826\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-38262\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>At Dutchess School of Driving, we believe in training on modern, industry-standard equipment. You will train in <b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"112\">late-model day cab tractors, box trucks <\/b>with easy-to-learn 6-speed transmissions. We also offer <b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"196\">automatic tractors and dump trucks<\/b> for those looking to bypass manual shifting restrictions, along with standard dry van trailers.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-38263\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse38263\" aria-controls=\"collapse38263\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Is financial aid available for CDL training at Dutchess School of Driving?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse38263\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3826\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-38263\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>We accept several funding sources, including <b data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"45\">WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act)<\/b> through the Dutchess One-Stop Career Center. Eligible students making less than a certain hourly wage or those currently unemployed may qualify for grants up to $5,000 to cover the cost of their CDL training.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-38264\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse38264\" aria-controls=\"collapse38264\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the difference between your Class A and Class B to A upgrade course?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse38264\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3826\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-38264\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>The <b data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"4\">Class B to A Upgrade<\/b> is specifically for current CDL B holders. It focuses on the specific skills needed for combination vehicles, such as <b data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"143\">coupling\/uncoupling<\/b> and handling tractor-trailers. This allows experienced drivers to level up their license in less time than a full beginner course<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-38265\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse38265\" aria-controls=\"collapse38265\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Are CDL lessons available on weekends?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse38265\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3826\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-38265\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Yes. We understand many of our students work full-time, so we offer <b data-path-to-node=\"18\" data-index-in-node=\"68\">training 7 days a week<\/b>. Our flexible scheduling allows you to book lessons between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM, including Saturdays and Sundays at our Hopewell Junction range.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-38266\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse38266\" aria-controls=\"collapse38266\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Do you offer CDL training in Spanish?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse38266\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3826\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-38266\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Yes, we have <b data-path-to-node=\"20\" data-index-in-node=\"13\">bilingual instructors<\/b> who provide CDL Class A training in both English and Spanish. This ensures that all students fully understand the complex safety regulations, pre-trip inspection points, and technical driving maneuvers required by the DMV.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-38267\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse38267\" aria-controls=\"collapse38267\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Is Dutchess School of Driving an FMCSA-approved training provider on the TPR?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse38267\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3826\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-38267\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Yes. <b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"5\">Dutchess School of Driving<\/b> is a fully registered training provider on the federal <b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"87\">Training Provider Registry (TPR)<\/b>. This is a critical requirement under the Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) mandate. We handle the mandatory reporting of your theory and behind-the-wheel (BTW) hours directly to the FMCSA. Without this official registration, the NYS DMV will not allow you to sit for your CDL Class A or B road test.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-38268\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse38268\" aria-controls=\"collapse38268\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can I take my CDL A test in an automatic transmission truck?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse38268\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3826\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-38268\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Yes, we offer training and road test services in <b data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"49\">automatic transmission tractor-trailers<\/b>. While this results in an \"E\" restriction (Manual Integrated Restriction) on your license, it is the fastest and most efficient way for many students to enter the industry, as the vast majority of modern fleets (like Amazon, UPS, and Walmart) now use automatic equipment. If you prefer to drive stick, we also offer manual transmission training to ensure you have no restrictions.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-38269\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse38269\" aria-controls=\"collapse38269\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Does Dutchess School of Driving teach the CDL Pre-Trip Inspection?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse38269\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3826\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-38269\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Yes, we offer training and road test services in <b data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"49\">automatic transmission tractor-trailers<\/b>. While this results in an \"E\" restriction (Manual Integrated Restriction) on your license, it is the fastest and most efficient way for many students to enter the industry, as the vast majority of modern fleets (like Amazon, UPS, and Walmart) now use automatic equipment. If you prefer to drive stick, we also offer manual transmission training to ensure you have no restrictions.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{ \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"@id\": \"sp-ea-schema-3826-69f77793b4f60\", \"mainEntity\": [{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How do I enroll in the CDL program at Dutchess School of Driving?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"To enroll, you must have a valid NYS Driver\u2019s License and a<b>CDL Class A or B Learner's Permit<\/b>. Our admission process also requires a valid D.O.T. Medical Card and a negative pre-employment drug screen. 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If you prefer to drive stick, we also offer manual transmission training to ensure you have no restrictions.\" } }] }<\/script><\/div><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 28px; color: #ff0000;\">Find out mo<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 28px; color: #ff0000;\">re information: <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"tel:(845)226-6700\">(845)226-6700<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 16px;\"><strong>DID YOU KNOW?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\">Employment of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers is projected to grow <strong>6 percent<\/strong> from 2020 to 2030, <strong>about as fast as the average for all occupations.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\">About 231,100 openings for heavy <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\">and tractor-trailer truck drivers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\">The median wage for Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer in New York State for May 2020 was over $26 per hour.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\">The Trucking Industry mov<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\">es 70% of the nation\u2019s freight, and employs approximately 1 out of every 9 workers in America.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Projection Data provided by the National Employment Matrix and the US Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #000000; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;\">Providing Skilled Drivers to Trusted Organizations&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3847\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.dutchessschoolofdriving.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_7iwom07iwom07iwo-scaled-e1774634666383.png?resize=590%2C102&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"590\" height=\"102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.dutchessschoolofdriving.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_7iwom07iwom07iwo-scaled-e1774634666383.png?w=2556&amp;ssl=1 2556w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.dutchessschoolofdriving.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_7iwom07iwom07iwo-scaled-e1774634666383.png?resize=300%2C52&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.dutchessschoolofdriving.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_7iwom07iwom07iwo-scaled-e1774634666383.png?resize=1024%2C178&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.dutchessschoolofdriving.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_7iwom07iwom07iwo-scaled-e1774634666383.png?resize=768%2C133&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.dutchessschoolofdriving.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_7iwom07iwom07iwo-scaled-e1774634666383.png?resize=1536%2C267&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.dutchessschoolofdriving.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_7iwom07iwom07iwo-scaled-e1774634666383.png?resize=2048%2C356&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.dutchessschoolofdriving.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_7iwom07iwom07iwo-scaled-e1774634666383.png?resize=250%2C43&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.dutchessschoolofdriving.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_7iwom07iwom07iwo-scaled-e1774634666383.png?resize=600%2C104&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.dutchessschoolofdriving.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_7iwom07iwom07iwo-scaled-e1774634666383.png?w=1180&amp;ssl=1 1180w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.dutchessschoolofdriving.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_7iwom07iwom07iwo-scaled-e1774634666383.png?w=1770&amp;ssl=1 1770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Dutchess School of Driving has been helping people obtain their CDL A License since 2002! 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