Data-Driven Comparison
CDL Training
- High demand for truck drivers due to supply chain needs
- Aging workforce in the trucking industry
- Lack of quality CDL training in the region
- Nationally, 300,000 drivers leave the transportation industry yearly
- In New York State, 5,100 drivers leave the transportation industry yearly
- In Upstate New York, 2,193 drivers leave the transportation industry yearly
- 1,699 CDL licenses are awarded annually in Upstate NY
- Trained by Driving Schools: 817 (48%)
- Trained by Motor Carriers: 882 (52%)
- PTC’s Training Capacity: 11.34% of available new Upstate New York drivers
Competitor Analysis – CDL Training Programs
Page Training Center (PTC) – Weedsport, NY
- Program Length: 6 weeks
- CDL Pass Rate: 92.5%
- Instructor: Student Ratio: 1:4
- Job Placement: Strong employer network with sponsorship options
Key Strengths
- Highest pass rate in the region
- Small class sizes
- Public access (not tied to employment contracts)
- Employer partnerships
Private CDL Schools – Syracuse, Rochester, Utica
- Tuition: $5,000–$10,000
- Program Length: 3–6 weeks
- CDL Pass Rate: ~40%
- Instructor: Student Ratio: 1:8 or worse
- Job Placement: Varies
- Notes: Higher cost; lower pass rates due to larger class sizes and less personalized instruction
CDL Training Costs in the Region
- Community Colleges: $3,000–$6,000
- Private CDL Schools: $5,000–$10,000
- Company-Sponsored Training: Often free or low-cost upfront, but requires post-training employment commitment
- PTC Tuition: $8,200
- Program Length: 6 weeks (240 Hours)
- CDL Test Pass Rate: 92.5%
Key Differentiators for Page Training Center (PTC)
- Highest pass rate in the region (92.5%)
- Smaller class sizes (1:4 ratio) for more personalized instruction
- Strong employer partnerships with sponsorship and placement options
- Public access (unlike most motor carrier schools)
- Commitment to providing low-to-no cost training to students
