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CDL schools in Garden City, New York
1 school in Garden City is on FMCSA's Training Provider Registry for Class A training and takes students from the public. Posted tuition at programs within 25 miles of Garden City on New York's approved training list runs $3,800 to $8,800, with a $4,000 median across 7 programs. Truck drivers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area earn a median $65,040 a year.
Registry file Oct 5, 2026 · BLS wages May 2025 · New York training list (TrainingProviderResults.gov)
Class A school open to the public in Garden City; 1 teaches theory, range and road.
Typical first-time cost: median posted tuition plus the New York permit ($10) and CDL ($165). Medical exam extra.
FMCSA hasn't removed any training providers in Garden City.
Median pay for heavy truck drivers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area; 65,100 work there.
Every registered Class A school in Garden City
Newest registry update first; a record untouched for over two years is marked red. We left out 4 active registrants in Garden City: 4 are private (training the employees or students of one organization only).
| School | Class A training | Registry updated | Posted tuition | Also teaches | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancora for Nassau Community College One Education Drive | Theory · range · road | 2026-09-30 | not posted | Class A only | 866-937-1850 |
Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026. Tuition: the school's own row on New York's training list.
Schools within 25 miles of Garden City
| School | City | Miles from Garden City | Registry updated | Posted tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny Truck Driving School INC | Westbury, NY | 3 | 2022-01-13 | not posted |
| Accurate Driving School INC | Franklin Square, NY | 5 | 2022-06-02 | not posted |
| Accurate Driving School INC | Baldwin, NY | 6 | 2022-05-02 | not posted |
| Shore Auto School Inc | Jamaica, NY | 9 | 2025-01-13 | not posted |
| Aria Driving School | Hollis, NY | 9 | 2021-12-13 | not posted |
| Commercial Driver Training Inc. WB | West Babylon, NY | 10 | 2022-05-25 | not posted |
| Safety Zone Driving School LLC | Jamaica, NY | 11 | 2024-05-22 | not posted |
| Spotlite CDL Driving School | South Richmond Hill, NY | 12 | 2024-02-27 | not posted |
Nearest first, straight-line distance from the middle of Garden City's schools. Source: FMCSA registry file, Oct 5, 2026.
What CDL school costs in Garden City
7 programs nearest Garden City posted tuition to New York's training list, the one workforce boards pay from; the median above covers all 7 programs within 25 miles. Finished and working are what the program reported for past students.
| Program | Course | City | Miles | Tuition | Supplies | Finished | Working 6 months later |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Driving School CDL INC | CDL A Training | Brentwood, NY | 19 | $8,800 | $0 | not reported | not reported |
| EZ Wheels Driving School Inc. Union City | Adv CDL Class A Tractor Trailer Driving | Union City, NJ | 23 | $3,999 | $125 | not reported | not reported |
| Ideal Driving School Inc. Union City | Truck Driver Class A | Union City, NJ | 23 | $4,500 | $195 | 56% | 64% |
| Ideal Driving School Inc. Union City | CDL Class A Tractor Trailer | Union City, NJ | 23 | $3,800 | $0 | 85% | 53% |
| EZ Wheels Driving School Inc. Union City | Adv CDL Class A B Passenger Tractor | Union City, NJ | 23 | $4,800 | $480 | not reported | not reported |
| EZ Wheels Driving School Inc. Union City | CDL Class A Automatic Tractor Trailer | Union City, NJ | 23 | $3,875 | $125 | not reported | not reported |
| Ideal Driving School Inc. Union City | School Bus Driver | Union City, NJ | 23 | $4,000 | $285 | not reported | not reported |
Source: TrainingProviderResults.gov programs, Oct 5, 2026.
New York fees: commercial learner permit $10, skills test $40, class a license (8 years) $165 (DMV, October 5, 2026).
Free and company-paid training near Garden City
A New York workforce board can pay tuition under WIOA at a school on the state's list, and 2 carrier programs we track list New York sites. New York terms · all carriers
Check a Garden City school before you pay
FMCSA hasn't removed any providers in Garden City. A removed school cannot certify your training. Look the school up on our check-a-school page. 13 for-hire trucking companies are based here.
Questions people ask
How much is CDL school in Garden City?
Posted tuition within 25 miles runs $3,800 to $8,800, median $4,000. With New York's permit and license, about $4,175 before the medical exam.
How many CDL schools are in Garden City?
1 location is registered in Garden City for Class A training, and 26 are within 25 miles of the city. 1 updated its registry record in 2026, and none has left it untouched for over two years.
Can a Garden City school with an old registry record still train me?
Yes if its status is Active: an old record only means the listing was not edited. Call the school and confirm the schedule and price.
CDL schools near Garden City
Number of Class A schools open to the public, then straight-line miles from Garden City. All New York cities