Quick Facts

• Location: Hauppauge, Long Island, New York
• Address: 135 Engineers Road, Hauppauge, NY 11788
• Phone: 631-407-7055
• School Type: Private CDL / Commercial Driver Training School
• Programs Offered: Class A CDL, Class B CDL, Class B Passenger
• Training Style: Classroom, simulator, on-site training yard and behind-the-wheel instruction
• Program Length: Comprehensive training includes 100+ hours
• Tuition Range: Contact school for current tuition; payment plans start with $500 down
• Online Programs Available: Permit-preparation resources available; practical training is in person
• Class Options: Day, evening and weekend
• Career Services: Lifetime job-placement assistance advertised
• Website: Official Website

Overview

Driving Academy’s Long Island campus is located in Hauppauge and provides CDL preparation for students throughout Suffolk and Nassau counties. Students can train for Class A, Class B and Class B Passenger commercial driver’s licenses. Driving Academy

The Hauppauge facility is an all-in-one training location, with offices, classrooms, a simulator and training yard on the same property. Comprehensive training provides more than 100 hours of classroom and practical instruction. Driving Academy

Programs Offered

Class A CDL

Class A training prepares students for combination vehicles such as tractor-trailers and other heavy commercial vehicle combinations.

Class B CDL

Class B training prepares students for commercial vehicles such as box trucks and delivery trucks.

Class B Passenger

Passenger training prepares students for qualifying buses and other passenger-carrying commercial vehicles, subject to endorsement requirements. Driving Academy

Training Options

Students can select Unlimited Training, Full Courses or Half Courses.

The comprehensive option includes more than 100 hours of training, permit preparation, yard and road instruction and multiple opportunities to take the CDL tests.

Students who already hold their commercial learner’s permit can choose a Half Course focused on vehicle inspection, basic driving skills, parking maneuvers and road-driving preparation. Driving Academy

Tuition & Financial Assistance

The Long Island campus does not publish a fixed total tuition amount on its current campus page. Payment plans are advertised beginning with $500 down.

Students should obtain the complete program cost, including applicable testing and licensing expenses, before enrolling. Driving Academy

Why Students Choose This School

• Class A and Class B training
• Passenger CDL preparation
• 100+ hour comprehensive option
• All-in-one Hauppauge training facility
• On-site training yard
• Commercial-driving simulator
• Evening and weekend schedules
• Payment plans
• Lifetime job-placement assistance

Career Opportunities

Depending on CDL class and endorsements, graduates may pursue careers as tractor-trailer drivers, local and regional truck drivers, delivery drivers, commercial vehicle operators and passenger/bus drivers.

Enrollment Tips

Students who already have a commercial learner’s permit should ask whether a Half Course provides enough practical preparation for their experience level. Beginners can choose programs that include both permit preparation and behind-the-wheel training.

Bottom Line

Driving Academy’s Long Island campus provides Class A, Class B and passenger CDL training from an all-in-one Hauppauge facility. Classroom instruction, simulator practice, yard training and road preparation are available with schedules designed to accommodate working students.