About Us

Accreditation, Certifications, Memberships
Facilities & Equipment
Admission & Acceptance
Individual Programs

Accreditation, Certifications, Memberships

  • Accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
  • Licensed by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Approved by the New York State Education Department for the training of veterans
  • Career Training I course certified by Professional Truck Driver Institute
  • Approved by the National Safety Council for Defensive Driver Training Courses
  • Member Commercial Vehicle Training Association
  • Member Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance
  • Member New York State Motor Truck Association

Facilities and Equipment

CDT’s facilities are located at 600 Patton Avenue, West Babylon, NY. They consist of approximately 2,700 square feet of offices, lounges, and classroom areas. The school utilizes a two-acre training field for the students skill maneuvering and off-road exercises. The school also offers a wide variety of equipment to train on. We have diesel tractors, single axle and full screw, transmissions that range from 6 to 10 speed road ranges, loaded and unloaded trailers, buses and straight trucks. By using this variety of equipment, it better prepares an individual for a swift transition into the trucking industry.

Admission and Acceptance

Students are admitted, trained and referred for employment without regard to race, color, creed, sex, age, national origin, veteran status or any disability provided in the American with Disabilities Act.

When an individual wishes to apply at CDT, they should contact the school. They will be invited to the school for a personal tour and given a personal interview detailing all requirements and procedures for entrance. An enrollment agreement must be completed. Other information may be required to determine qualifications. If you do not meet all requirements, a waiver may be granted by the officers and staff of the school, but only after evaluation.

We do not have facilities for handicapped students.

Admission Requirements:

  • You must be at least 21 years of age (Exception: 18 years old for Class B Intrastate)
  • You must be able to obtain the proper learner’s permit through the Department of Motor Vehicles.
  • You must be able to pass a DOT (Department of Transportation) Physical exam.
  • All applicants must be reviewed by the School Director and can be accepted or rejected at his discretion.

Individual Programs

Vocational Courses are available for acquiring just a CDL License. These programs are not Accredited Courses. They are geared to help you with just being able to pass a CDL Road Test. Please contact the school for details.