CDL Training School Long Island, NY
At Driving Academy on Long Island located in Hauppauge, NY, we offer professional CDL training programs to help you earn your Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License.
Our certified, highly trained instructors focus on giving you the hands‑on skills and confidence you need to succeed in today’s fast‑growing transportation industry. Learn how our CDL training options can help you start a stable, rewarding career and put you on the road to greater freedom and opportunity.
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- Unlimited CDL Training Courses
- Open 7 Days Per Week
- Nights & Weekend Training
- Start with Just $500 Down
- Free Lifetime Job Placement
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Why Choose Driving Academy in Hauppauge, NY
Commercial truck driving offers strong job security, flexibility, and a clear path toward a reliable career. At our training center located in Hauppauge, NY, our CDL program provides everything you need to earn your Class A or Class B license. You’ll receive 100 hours of classroom instruction along with hands‑on driving practice to help you confidently pass both the written and road tests.
We offer flexible training schedules, making it easier to balance CDL school with work or family commitments. To keep training accessible for students across Suffolk and Nassau County, payment plans start with a down payment as low as $500. Every graduate also receives lifetime job placement assistance to support your long‑term success.
Our convenient Hauppauge facility—located at 135 Engineers Rd, Hauppauge, NY 11788—is a fully equipped, all‑in‑one training site. All classroom learning, yard training, and on‑site practice take place in one location, making your entire CDL journey simple and efficient.
Long Island
School Hours
Monday, Wednesday Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday: 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Thursday: 12:00 pm -1 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sunday: Closed
CDL Training Programs in Hauppauge, NY
Driving Academy’s program on Long Island offers programs for three CDL license classifications, including:
- Class A: This is the most popular license. It allows you to drive vehicles over 26,000 pounds with trailers over 10,000 pounds.
- Class B: This is the license for box trucks and delivery trucks. It allows you to drive commercial vehicles over 26,000 pounds with trailers under 10,000 pounds.
- Class B+P: This is a passenger-endorsed license. You can operate any Class B vehicle that can transport 16 or more passengers, such as school, city, or tour buses.
Training Courses on Long Island, NY
Our Suffolk County location in Hauppauge, NY offers varying levels of training within each CDL licensing class, including:
This comprehensive training includes:
- Unlimited CDL training courses: This option provides students with over 100 hours of training and classroom instruction, and multiple chances to pass the CDL tests.
- Classroom courses: These courses prepare students for the CDL permit written test.
- Yard and road training: This training prepares students for their CDL road test.
- Experienced instructors: They offer full and knowledgeable support.
- Vehicle rentals: Students get to practice with one of our vehicles and get unlimited road test attempts.
If you’ve already earned your CDL permit, our specialized half-courses are perfect for you! We skip the classroom and dive straight into what matters: hands-on yard training located directly on campus to get you ready for the road test.
During this focused training, you’ll master:
Vehicle inspection
Essential driving skills
Precise parking maneuvers
Effective on-road driving techniques
About Our CDL Training School on Long Island, NY
Our story begins with the founder of Driving Academy, Jonathan. His goal was to provide quality CDL training programs to his area, so students could work toward a flexible and rewarding career. His collaboration with a team of associates became Driving Academy. This one location spread across the United States, quickly adding multiple locations.
Our Instructors in Hauppauge, NY
Dan Kuras-Head Instructor
Dan Kuras is a certified CDL instructor with extensive experience training commercial drivers in both classroom and behind-the-wheel environments. He specializes in preparing students for Class A CDL licensing, with a strong focus on safety, regulatory compliance, vehicle control, and real-world driving skills. Known for his structured teaching approach and clear communication style, Dan is committed to helping students build confidence, competence, and professionalism behind the wheel. His instruction emphasizes not only passing the CDL exam, but developing safe, career-ready commercial drivers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
You must be at least 18 years old with a VALID Drivers License. You must be 21 or older if you want to travel outside of your home state for work.
You must get a DOT physical completed at a DOT Certified Doctor. Please call your school location for more information.
No you do not! We have many types of CDL courses available at Driving Academy. We have CDL half courses available for people who already have their permit. This course will get you ready to pass the CDL road test.
You ONLY need 3 things in order to get your CDL.
- Valid Drivers License
- Be healthy enough to pass a DOT physical
- Have a Social Security Number
The CDL road test can only be done in English. This means you will have to understand verbal directions in English to take the test. However, the written tests can be done in Spanish or English. Driving Academy has instructors that can speak Spanish and help you get ready for the CDL road test!
Yes, as long as your driver’s license is still valid you can get a CDL. When you sign up with our CDL school, we will even help you find a job with our lifetime Job Placement Program!
Yes, you can do a CDL road test in a truck that features an automatic transmission! However, you will have an automatic restriction on your CDL license if you do.
Driving Academy offers BOTH types of transmission options. Our students pick whether they want a truck with an automatic or manual transmission.
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