Free CDL Training - Currently available

July 6, 2022

FREE CDL TRAINING: (Monticello, NY)

Getting a CDL today isn't simple or inexpensive. The federal DOT now requires documented classroom training from a registered DOT training center and documented behind the wheel practice time before you can take your CDL road test. This can cost over $5000 today and finding training schools locally can be difficult. CES is an authorized DOT training center and can help you get on the road!

We're once again offering free training to get your CDL B with tank and hazmat endorsements. Classroom portion is held at the CES training center in Monticello, NY. Required driving practice time with our trainer in our truck which you can also use for the road test which is conveniently held across from our office.

Employment Opportunity When Completed

After you take your road test we bring you on-board as a paid team member until your 'hazmat endorsement' arrives from DMV. You're on the road learning how we deliver propane gas, home heating oil, liquid chlorine, bulk CO2 or compressed gases. We have locations in: Monticello, Goshen, Liberty, Kerhonkson, Saugerties, West Nyack & Albany NY. Dingmans Ferry, PA and Newton, NJ.

OUR REQUIREMENTS are to work at least 35 hours per week for a min of 9 months which of course comes with competitive pay, full health & dental for individual or family, 401k retirement investment plan, paid time off for vacation, sick & holidays, home fuel at a huge discount. And unlimited overtime for those that want to work and make more $$.

Applicants for this program must:

• have a valid NYS driver’s license
• be able to drive in all sorts of typical upstate NY weather
• able to safely drive & deliver by either pulling a hose or move cylinders with a handcart to our customers
• be able to pass the DOT required drug screening
• be able to read & understand basic English
• obtain a "medical physical card" which we reimburse the expense once passing your road test.
• have a great attitude is required
• be able to pass a federal FBI background check which is required to get a hazardous materials endorsement

How it works:

• Set up a quick phone interview. If we think you’re a qualified candidate we’ll set up an in-person interview
• If in-person interview goes well…
• take your written CDL, tanker, airbrakes & hazmat test at NYS DMV (CES will reimburse if pass)
• Fill out / sign agreement for training
• Get required DOT drug test (CES will pay)
• Get required DOT medical physical at authorized doctor (CES will reimburse if you pass written CDL permit test)
• Set up schedule for classroom / online training portion of training
• If pass classroom portion –
• Set up schedule for required drive-time in commercial truck for training
• When time requirement met from schedule, CES notifies DOT, allows you to schedule road test date.
• You schedule road test date with DMV
• Take DMV road test on CES truck
• If you pass road test, start work at CES as an on-the-road trainee with pay to learn how to deliver specific products
• Immediately go for FBI Background Check / Fingerprinting at closest authorized DOT location (CES will reimburse once you received endorsement)
• When your hazmat endorsement arrives from FBI, you’re on your own and on the road! (9 month requirement clock starts).

There are limited spaces available for these training and employment positions. To get started – fill out the simple application form HERE.

Having your CDL is a career that is in high demand anywhere in the USA, get on the road to a better life today!