Price of Course: $720
Effective January 1, 2023: $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 [Company Name] | Location [City] | Instructor(s) | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 13, 14, 20, 21, 2022 | University of Albany | Rensselaer, NY | Cindy Jurewicz/Harold Nicholson | Register |
| October 21, 22, 28, 29, 2022 | Pupil Transportation | East Syracuse, NY | Darren Everhart | Register |
| November 4, 5, 18, 19, 2022 | Hampton Inn | Central Valley, NY | Jim Minihan | Register |
| November 4, 5, 11, 12, 2022 | Educational Bus Transportation | West Babylon, NY | James Rogan | Register |
| December 1, 2, 15, 16, 2022 | Erie 1 BOCES | West Seneca, NY | Pete James | Register |
| December 2, 3, 9, 10, 2022 | First Student | Rochester, NY | Darren Everhart | Register |
| December 2, 3, 9, 10, 2022 | We Transport | Plainview, NY | Claudia Hardes/Gale Winsper | Register |
| January 20, 21, 27, 28, 2023 | Pupil Transportation | East Syracuse, NY | Darren Everhart | Register |
| February 21, 22, 23, 24, 2023 | University of Albany | Rensselaer, NY | Cindy Jurewicz/Harold Nicholson | Register |
| March 3, 4, 10, 11, 2023 | First Student | Rochester, NY | Darren Everhart | Register |
| April 3, 4, 5, 6, 2023 | Pupil Transportation | East Syracuse, NY | Debra Sisson | Register |
| April 4, 5, 6, 7, 2023 | Hampton Inn | Central Valley, NY | Jim Minihan | Register |
| April 14, 15, 21, 22, 2023 | We Transport | Plainview, NY | Claudia Hardes/Gale Winsper | Register |
| August 4, 5, 11, 12, 2023 | Hampton Inn | Central Valley, NY | Jim Minihan | Register |