Train for a Commercial Driver’s License at Our Somers, Connecticut Campus
The Somers campus is directly accessible from many parts of Connecticut and Western Massachusetts. We’re only about 20 minutes from Springfield, MA and roughly 30 minutes from Hartford, CT, which makes this campus a convenient option for commuters. Many students come from nearby cities and towns like Chicopee, West Springfield, Windsor, Enfield, East Hartford, and Longmeadow.
Address: 32 Field Rd., Somers, CT 06071
Phone:(860) 749-0711 or (800) 243-3544
Email: info@nettts.com
If you’re looking for CDL training in Somers, CT, our original NETTTS campus offers hands-on programs to help you work toward your Class A or Class B commercial driver’s license. Since 1965, this location has helped people start new careers in trucking, offering real-world training and support from experienced instructors.
Because the campus sits near I-91, I-84, and the Mass Pike (I-90), you can get here without much hassle from both sides of the state line. Whether you’re in northern Connecticut or Western Massachusetts, our Somers CDL school is close enough for flexible schedules, shorter travel time, and easy access to hands-on truck driver training.
If you’re ready to explore CDL school options near you, the Somers campus provides a comfortable training environment and a long history of helping students prepare for the road ahead.
CDL A and CDL B Training Programs in Somers
At NETTTS, students learn the skills and knowledge to pass the CDL exam and become safe, confident drivers. Our CDL training in Somers, Connecticut, includes both classroom education and practical, on-the-road instruction.
We offer two license training paths:
- CDL Class A Training: For operating tractor-trailers and other combination vehicles with a gross weight over 26,001 lbs. and a towed unit over 10,000 lbs.
- CDL Class B Training: For driving straight trucks, dump trucks, and other single vehicles over 26,001 lbs. with a towed unit under 10,000 lbs.
Students train on a variety of commercial vehicles with 5- to 10-speed manual transmissions, learning important backing, turning, and maneuvering techniques on our 5-acre paved training yard located right next to the school.
Real-World Truck Driving Practice in Somers, CT
Our Somers CDL training program offers real-world experience. Students gain hands-on driving practice on both rural and highway routes, including I-91, Route 190, and I-84, to help them prepare for the diverse driving environments they’ll face on the job.
With instruction from experienced CDL instructors who’ve worked in the truck driving industry, students are guided through both the permit process and the CDL road test requirements.
Why Choose NETTTS Somers for CDL Training?
The Somers, CT campus offers a supportive learning environment with the space, resources, and scheduling flexibility to fit students’ needs:
- Accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)
- 15,000 square feet of classrooms, resource rooms, and office space
- Flexible class schedules – morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend options
- On-site truck driving simulator and study labs for extra practice
- Career services to support job searches, resume writing, and interview prep
- Financial aid available to those who qualify, with in-house support for applications
Learn More About CDL Training in Somers, Connecticut
If you’re ready to start your journey toward a CDL A or CDL B license, NETTTS offers comprehensive CDL training in Somers, CT to help you build the skills for a future in truck driving.
Students from throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts choose our Somers campus for its experience, hands-on training, and rural Connecticut location.
Contact us today to learn more or request information about our CDL programs.
What Our Somers Grads Have to Say
Allen S.
CDL Graduate
Somers, CT
Summer 2025
My experience at Somers has been phenomenal. The staff here, they all care. Shoutout to all the instructors. They’re here to guide you, answer question, and walk you through mishaps; so shout out to them. I should have started sooner!
Carlos G.
CDL Graduate
Somers, CT
Summer 2021
Coming to NETTTS was the best choice I made for my future career. I was given all the tools I needed to succeed as a CDL class A driver with my current job as a leader/trainer at Werner Enterprise.*
Nathan D.
CDL Graduate
Somers, CT
Summer 2024
My experience at NETTTS was very good. The instructors taught me a lot in the classroom and definitely helped me learn and understand the reality of trucking. I use what they taught me every day.*
Nicole G.
CDL Graduate
Somers, CT
Spring 2014
NETTTS is so thorough with their training that I went from not knowing how to back up my own car to nearly a decade of safe driving as a trucker. Thanks to NETTTS for believing in each one of their students, no matter what their background entails.
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Graduation, Licensure, and Employment rates.
