Price of Course: $745
The Certified Examiner test, administered by the Department of Motor Vehicles, is an important step in seeking supervisor duties within passenger transportation.
Our NYS DMV-approved pre-requisite training course provides candidates with the tools and knowledge necessary prior to applying to take the DMV-administered 19-A Certified Examiner Test. This is a 4-day course.
Prerequisite: Read Bus Crash Article
Benefits of This Course
- This training course fulfills NYS DMV pre-requisite – a first step in the process
- Covers all regulations and procedures including driver evaluation, compliance and recordkeeping
- State-of-the-art instruction from experienced, well-qualified PTSI instructors
Prerequisites to become a NYS DMV Certified Examiner
- Successful completion of a DMV-approved Certified Examiner training course – (this PTSI Course qualifies)
- Current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with proper endorsements
- Licensed for at least 18 months in the class of bus you will be testing/evaluating drivers
- 18 months experience with a 19-A carrier in the past three years
- Two years experience in driver training and evaluation
- Company/school letter of endorsement supporting your application to become a CE
- Clean driving record (cannot have accumulated seven or more points within an 18 month period)
Please note, when registering you must provide your own email address. If you do not have a working email, you may enter an alternate email address in the CC field. Thank you.
| Date(s) | Host | Location | Instructor(s) | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 21, 22, 23, 24, 2025 | Educational Bus Transportation | West Babylon, NY | James Rogan | Register |
| July 21, 22, 28, 29, 2025 | Eden CSD | Eden, NY | Mary Banko | Register |
| July 29, 30, 31, August 1, 2025 | First Student | Rochester, NY | Darren Everhart | Register |
| August 8, 9. 15, 16, 2025 | Hampton Inn | Newburgh, NY | Jim Minihan | Course Full |
| August 11, 12, 13, 14, 2025 | Suffolk Transportation | Bay Shore, NY | Gale Winsper | Course Full |
| August 12, 13, 14, 15, 2025 | PTSI | East Syracuse, NY | Darren Everhart | Course Full |
| October 2, 3, 6, 7, 2025 | We Transport | Plainview, NY | Gale Winsper | Register |
| October 21, 22, 23, 24, 2025 | PTSI | East Syracuse, NY | Darren Everhart | Register |
| November 7, 8, 21, 22, 2025 | Hampton Inn | Newburgh, NY | Jim Minihan | Register |
| December 9, 10, 11, 12, 2025 | PTSI | East Syracuse, NY | Darren Everhart | Register |