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Hi Friend,

My name is Thomas Moysey. I am the owner and lead instructor for A.B. CDL Driver Training Center of Waterford and New Britain, Connecticut (CT). I have been a licensed driver for over 35 years, and have been driving large commercial vehicles for over 30 years. Prior to opening A.B. CDL Driver Training Center, I served in the United States Navy, United States Army, and the Connecticut State Police Department.

My passion for public highway safety is what inspired me to open this CDL license and training center, and is what truly sets us apart from other training schools. At A.B. CDL Driver Training Center, you will receive not only the most informative and enjoyable training for your CDL license, but also for a number of other qualifications. You will be provided with all the tools you need to succeed in your new career, and we will even assist you with job placement upon your graduation!

At A.B. CDL Driver Training Center, we believe in going above and beyond for all our students. Our motto is to be your “solution to safety”. We do this by teaching you with extreme precision and patience.

I look forward to working with you,

P.S. Call 860.444.8099 or contact us online to learn more about our CDL training programs and other training programs available.

CDL DRIVER TRAINING

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A Class A CDL is required to drive any combination of vehicles with a GVWE of 26,001 pounds or more, provided the GVWR of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds. If you obtain a Class A license, you may operate any Class B or Class C vehicle with the appropriate endorsements and restrictions. This course is 10 weeks long.

Similar to the Long Haul Training, this course allows you to drive any combination of vehicles with a GVWE of 26,001 pounds or more, provided the GVWR of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds. Designed for the local contractor or landscaper, this course requires large vehicle experience, provides you with individualized training, and is 4 weeks long.

A Class B CDL is required to operate any single vehicle with a GVWR or 26,001 pounds or more, or any vehicle towing a vehicle not in excess of 10,000 pounds GVWR. Class B candidates may be required to obtain endorsements for certain vehicles. Designed for the local hauler in straight trucks, this course is 2 weeks long.

A Class C CDL is any combination of vehicles not meeting the standards of A or B, that are designed to transport 16 or more passengers, students under the age of 21 to and from school, or required to be placarded for hazardous materials.

Specialty Training In Waterford CT For Your CDL License

Specialty Training is available at the A.B. Training Center and covers the actual operation of a specific type of vehicle or trailer of your choosing. This prepares you for employment in your chosen field and allows you to train on the actual equipment you will be using for employment.

CV Training For Your CDL License In Waterford CT

One or two day courses are available for RV trainings. In these trainings you will review your unit with us, learn about campground maneuvering, hook up and disconnect the tow unit, practice turning, cornering and backing up among many other things. In-depth structural and support equipment information is provided on the second day.

ADDITIONAL TRAININGS

Emergency First
Response Course

This is a stand-alone CPR and AED course which usually takes 3 hours to complete. It encompasses one-and-two rescuer CPR and AED training for adults with the option to include infants and children.

Emergency First Response Secondary Care Course

This course covers injuries or illnesses that are not immediately life-threatening. You will learn injury assessment, illness assessment, bandaging and splinting.

Emergency Primary
Care Course

This course will provide you with skills which will teach you to respond with confidence in the event of a life-threatening emergency. You will learn a number of skills which will help in various medical situations.

Emergency Care Course For Injured Children

This course is an innovative CPR, AED and First Aid training course that teaches you how to provide emergency care for injured or ill infants and children. It also addresses the emotional aspects of caring for children as they often differ when dealing with adults.

Safety & Defensive Driving Training Course

You can't control the outside factors that work against your business, but you can control how safely your fleet operates on the road. Protect your business and drivers with defensive driving training from NSC.

DDC-PTD addresses the unique everyday challenges of driving large vehicles and offers practical information for avoiding violations and citations. This course can be taught in as little as six hours or expanded to eight hours with supplemental modules. To meet fleet requirements for different industries, the program can be easily modified to address any company's specific equipment, driver issues and policies.

What Drivers Will Learn:

Defensive driving skills for preventing fatalities, injuries and property damage

How driver fatigue/stress affects operating a large truck

Proper vehicle maintenance and inspection

How to deal with uncontrollable driving conditions/hazards

Excellence as it relates to professional truck driving

Reviews Of A.B. CDL Training Center
We Assist You In Job Placement

All successful graduates of the A.B. CDL Training School will receive job placement assistance. We make it our mission to go above and beyond simply educating you for your career; by also helping you to find one! After completing any of our courses, taught by an experienced professional, you will be “job-ready”. Read what some of the world’s best companies are saying about our graduates and overall program.

"Best training service in the country!"
- Western Express
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"We won’t take another student from any
other training school in New England!"
- Shaffer Trucking
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"Voted top training facility in the northeast"
- New England Motor Freight
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A.B. CDL Driving Training Center has been approved by the Connecticut Commissioner of
Higher Education, CTWorks and VA Programs; we are also accredited by the ACCSC.

MORE REVIEWS

From Our Students

"I would like to take a minute and thank you Tom and Joe for your training that led to my CDL Class B!! It was snowing all day but you and Joe got out there and kept the course clear so the testing could continue. You and Joe did a fine job getting me ready for the testing on that day. If I am ever asked where I would recommend CDL training, I would be very pleased to forward your schools name and number. Your knowledge and delivery in classroom plus Joe's patience and motivation on the course were perfect. My hats off to your school and to your continued success at being a "leader in CDL training" way ahead of any other!! My deepest thanks to you and Joe."
- Captain Christopher Mitchell
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"Well, me and Johnnyfer Gaspard are all done with Con-way rigorous orientation multiple maneuvers ... skidpad and all. We have a load of machine assemblies on skids in 53 ft dry van going from MO to NH. Its a sealed load. I am using many of the skills I learned from you and Joe. I am emailing you from my upper bunk in an International truck. I backed this beauty in between two other trucks here at this 100 plus truck stop with no problems at all. It has a great bunk heating system ... and all sorts of great things to make driving comfortable, safe, etc. To many options to list here. I love the Qualcom, it's great for logs, etc. Well, take care for now. I am learning so much. It's a great company. Thanks for all your help."
- Jerry Simpier, Conway Transportation
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"Hey tom, just wanted to say thank you again for the training. I work for Stevens Transport in Dallas and four trainers fought over who was going to go on the road with me cause of how well I was trained and they knew I was already able to do their work. I am well ahead of the other people who came for the job. I have traveled 7000 miles in 14 days so far. I'm achieving 8.2 mpgs which I am told is very amazing for a new driver. Thank you for all you have taught me."
- Sam Brennan
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"Hey Tom, Thanks for everything you have done for Glenn. He really loves ya. You are a good person and a great teacher"
- Cheryl K. (For her husband Glenn K.)
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"My opinion is the course is AWESOME. I am from a different country and thought it was impossible for me, but I won and I got my Class A CDL. Thank you A.B. CDL Training Center." Tom M. said "Welcome you can do it". Thank you.
- Jose A.
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"I just wanted to thank you all for the excellent instruction, training and support you provided recently which allowed me to obtain my CDL. I will definitely recommend your school to anyone looking to obtain their CDL in the future. Thanks again!"
- Ed Royer
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Tom,
I am writing this note to personally thank you, Tom, and Joe for all your patience and help during my training at your school. I want to recognize the fact that you and your staff are committed to making sure your students become excellent truck drivers and go the extra mile to make sure it happens. Your school provided me with an excellent opportunity for a career change. A year ago I was laid off from my job and it has been a tough year for my family. I was fortunate enough to be able to attend your school over the last two months and I am thankful to all of you for making sure I obtained all of my certificates. When I needed extra help you were more than willing to help me with extra practice, patience, and knowledge and I am very thankful for that. Your school provides new drivers with access to your extensive knowledge and a variety of vehicles to train with. I would highly recommend your school to anyone looking to obtain their CDL. Thank you,
- Alan Metivier
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Tom,
I want to thank you, Tom and Joe for a terrific training program. All of you have established, in my opinion, one of the best training programs out there. You are all dedicated in making sure your graduates are well trained to get behind the wheel of a big rig. Tom and Joe will spend extra time with students if it is needed to make sure they can be fully ready to drive when they graduate. You have shown me that you are dedicated to your business by purchasing several new trucks while I was attending your class. Keep up the excellent work. Thanks again,
- Jon
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Tom,
I just wanted to thank you yet again for all that you did for me to be able to test for my B. You and your staff were great and very accommodating. You will be highly recommended by me to anyone looking for a CDL. I have a lot of ties in the fire service and there are always a lot of people looking for their 2Q endorsement and people are always telling them to get their class B instead. I will always recommend you guys to take your full Class B course.
Thanks again Tom,
- Matt from Bozrah
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a grant for training for my truck driver's license?
You have to apply in person at your local American Job Center.

Are there other payment options if I don't qualify for a grant?
Yes. You may apply at your bank for a loan. If you qualify you may choose to use your military benefits to fund the training. The A.B. CDL Training Center has finance programs for those that qualify.

What hours can I train for my license?
Our main course is setup for Monday Through Friday 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Weekend classes are also available from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

How many hours in each truck driver's training course?
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association (FMCSA) sets the guidelines for CDL training. The Class A Long Haul is 400 hours, the Dump Truck Class A is 160 hours, and the Class B is 80 hours.

Does DMV test at your school?
Yes. DMV Agents come right to the school.

Do I have to get my permit before I enter training?
No, in fact, you do not even need a permit for training purposes.
The permit portion of training is included in the tuition.

What if I only want to drive small trucks for my construction company?
The A.B. CDL Driver Training Center would be glad to discuss contract training for your company. We use six-wheel 32GVW trucks with 10-ton tag-along trailers equipped with air brakes for training and testing.