The Advanced Commercial Drivers Course is designed for individuals with little or no previous commercial vehicle operating experience. This CDL course is completed on either an 18-week or 24-week class schedule. The course will allow the student to have a broader understanding of the skills and abilities necessary for a long-term, productive driving career. The longer course length maximizes student behind-the-wheel-time, skill development and practical application of these driving skills. Graduates of the Class A CDL training will go into entry-level positions as heavy truck drivers, tractor-trailer drivers, and owner-operators We offer a discount to military students and students who have a sibling take the course at the same time. In order to receive the discount, you must provide verification of military ID or sibling enrollment during registration. Call 1-800-865-0981 for more information Completion of the class may qualify you for insurance discounts up to 15%. **Often the initial cost of the course is recovered in one-year's premium savings. Contact your insurance agent for more information Each student that completes the class satisfactorily will receive a certificate of completion This course is offered by Workforce Essentials in the English language only. Students must be able to understand the English language in both written and verbal form. Workforce Essentials has the sole discretion to determine if the student’s comprehension of the English language is sufficient for classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction.

This Commercial Drivers Course can be completed either full-time on a 7-week or 10-week class schedule or a part-time schedule over 18 weekends. This Commercial Drivers Course is designed for students with little or no previous experience operating a commercial vehicle. This course follows the NTTS tried and true approach of theory and procedures in the classroom, demonstration of procedures and skill development in practical application behind-the-wheel. Graduates of this training for a Class A CDL have gone into entry-level positions as heavy truck drivers or tractor trailer drivers.

This accelerated training course for a Class A CDL is designed primarily for individuals who have prior commercial driving experience or who will continue with additional on-the-job training. Students who have previously held a Class A CDL should consider this course. Training is conducted only at the NTTS Buffalo campus.

A specially-designed course for military veterans is taught on-site at Fort Drum, NY. This CDL training is designed for Active Duty soldiers or separating service members with limited tractor trailer experience who wish to develop civilian tractor trailer experience. NTTS has contracted with the Department of Defense (DOD) with a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to train at Fort Drum, NY. Graduates of this program have gone into entry-level positions as heavy truck drivers, tractor-trailer drivers, and owner-operators once their military commitment is completed.