Class A CDL Training Course




Event Details

Date

January 18, 2025
February 22, 2025
March 22, 2025

Time

8am-5pm

Location

3 dates, each with a different location

Host


MacKenzie
607-661-6304



NYS Certified Instructor: Todd Swimelar, "The CDL Guy"

Training required by NYS to take Class A CDL exam and driving test.

Permit not required for classroom time, but is required for driving time. 

Dates & Locations:

  • January 18th - Lismore Dairy (Arkport, NY)
  • February 22nd - Country Crossroads Feed & Seed (Greenwood, NY)
  • March 22nd - Leland Harris Farms (Lindley, NY)

Class will be held 8am-5pm, you choose date & location.

Cost: $550 for members, $650 for non-members

Breakfast refreshments & lunch provided

Please contact MacKenzie for more information and to register.

607-661-6304

$100 deposit required to register




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