CDL Trainee - Commercial Driver's License

EARN WHILE YOU EARN! SafeStart CDL's paid training program is one of the only programs in NYC that pays you to become a licensed school bus driver. Salary Range: $20.00-$35.05 8-Week Structured Program Intensive but manageable. Full days of classroom instruction, yard training, and road work designed to get you licensed fast.

💵 Weekly Stipend — Paid While You Train Unlike traditional schools, we pay you during training. You receive a weekly stipend so you can focus on learning without financial stress. 🎓 $0 Tuition — Completely Tuition-Free No loans. No hidden fees. The program is fully funded — your only job is to show up and succeed. 🅿️ Passenger (P) Endorsement Comprehensive written and skills preparation for the Passenger endorsement — required for school bus and transit routes.

🏫 School Bus (S) Endorsement Specialized training for school bus operation including student management, emergency evacuation, and route compliance. Guaranteed Employment Once you pass your road test and your background checks, you will be on the road starting your career.