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How to get a CDL in New York

188 testing offices56 skills test sites159 registered schoolsUpdated September 2026

Getting a commercial driver’s license in New York follows the federal steps in 49 CFR Parts 383, 380 and 391, run by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. This page lists those steps with their rules, then what New York has: where the test is given, the registered schools, and the state’s own fees.

The steps

  1. Get a DOT medical card. A commercial driver must pass a physical with a medical examiner listed on FMCSA’s National Registry (49 CFR 391.41, 391.43); the certificate lasts up to 24 months.
  2. Pass the knowledge test and get a commercial learner’s permit (CLP). The CLP lets you practise with a qualified CDL holder beside you and is valid for no more than a year (49 CFR 383.25).
  3. Hold the CLP for at least 14 days before taking the skills test (383.25(e)).
  4. Complete entry-level driver training with a provider on FMCSA’s Training Provider Registry, if this is your first Class A or B CDL, an upgrade, or a first passenger, school bus or HazMat endorsement (49 CFR 380.609). 159 registered providers have a training location in New York, 155 of them offering behind-the-wheel training.
  5. Take the skills test: vehicle inspection, basic control skills and an on-road test, in a vehicle of the class you want (49 CFR 383.113). New York names 56 places as CDL skills test sites.
  6. Age. Driving across state lines requires being at least 21 (49 CFR 391.11(b)(1)); a state may license drivers from 18 for driving inside the state only.

Where to take the CDL test in New York

188 offices and test sites in New York are on the official lists, and 56 are named by the state as CDL skills test sites. The most are in Rochester (6), Bronx (4), Brooklyn (4), Kingston (4), Staten Island (4), Albany (3), Jamaica (3), Monticello (3), Albion (2), Auburn (2). See all CDL testing and DMV offices in New York, with a map and search by city or ZIP.

CDL schools in New York

159 training providers registered with FMCSA list a location in New York. The most are in Bronx (7), Buffalo (5), Brooklyn (4), Syracuse (3), Canton (3), South Richmond Hill (3), Jamaica (3), Salamanca (2), Spencerport (2), Rochester (2). See all CDL schools in New York.

What a CDL costs in New York

CDL permit application (covers all written tests taken at the same time)$10.00
Each other required test not taken and passed at the initial application$5
CDL road test$40.00

Source: Get a Commercial Driver License (CDL), New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. Checked September 24, 2026. Training, the medical exam and third-party testers’ charges are separate.

Adding HazMat

The hazardous materials endorsement needs a TSA security threat assessment with fingerprints (49 CFR 1572). 21 TSA enrollment centers in New York take HazMat applications. See the enrollment centers in New York.

Questions about getting a CDL in New York

How long does it take to get a CDL in New York?
At least 14 days: that is the minimum time between getting the CLP and taking the skills test (49 CFR 383.25(e)). Entry-level training and booking the test usually add several weeks.
Where can I take the CDL skills test in New York?
56 places are named by the state as skills test sites; 188 testing and licensing offices are listed in total.
How many CDL schools are there in New York?
159 providers on FMCSA’s Training Provider Registry list a location in New York.
How much does a CDL cost in New York?
The state fees are listed above, from the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles: cdl permit application (covers all written tests taken at the same time) $10.00; each other required test not taken and passed at the initial application $5. Training costs are set by each school.