What Ferrari Driving School does

Ferrari Driving School is a privately held, family-owned vocational driver training institution founded in 1968 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. It operates four physical training academies across Queens (two Astoria locations), Brooklyn, and Long Island City, with an additional branch office in the Bronx, serving the New York City metropolitan area. The company offers a multi-vertical training portfolio covering car driving lessons (including permit practice, 5-hour pre-licensing class, defensive driving, stick shift, teen and adult behind-the-wheel training, and DMV road test preparation), motorcycle riding lessons, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) programs (Class A tractor-trailer, Class B truck, Class BP bus, hazmat endorsement, and FMCSA-approved Entry-Level Driver Training theory), and OSHA certification courses (forklift, aerial lift, excavator, skid steer, backhoe, construction associate, safety management, and warehouse associate). Its proprietary 'Ferrari 5 Level Program' is a registered teaching method for staged skill development, and instruction is delivered by bilingual, college-trained, NYS-certified instructors using a large fleet of dual-controlled vehicles.

The company monetizes through per-lesson and per-course fees paid by individual students, customized B2B fleet training contracts delivered on-site at customer locations, and grant- or government-funded training delivered through partnerships with Acces-VR, NYC Workforce 1, the Veteran Administration, HRA, and Emerge Career (which underwrites free CDL Class A training for individuals with criminal justice involvement). The go-to-market blends direct-to-consumer motion (website, 24/7 phone, online booking, live chat) with an enterprise field-sales motion for B2B fleet clients and a referral/affiliate pipeline from public workforce programs. Pricing is largely quote-based; disclosed price points include a $59 CDL permit study course and a $60 5-hour pre-licensing class, with freemium practice tests and a subscription-style online defensive driving course that offers insurance discount and point reduction. The company self-describes as the largest driver training school in the NYC metropolitan area and operates 7 days per week, 7AM-9/10PM, across its academy network.

Name

Ferrari Driving School

Legal name

Ferrari Driving School

Website

https://ferraridrivingschool.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Ferrari Driving School is a family-owned vocational driving school founded in 1968, operating four training academies across Queens, Brooklyn, Long Island City, and the Bronx to serve the NYC metropolitan area with car, motorcycle, CDL, OSHA, and B2B fleet training.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Driver Training Services

NAICS

Automobile Driving Schools (611692), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Transportation & Fleet Safety (DOT, Driver Safety) (EDABAEAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Automotive (EDABALAB)

Keywords

• Driver training services
• CDL certification programs
• OSHA safety training
• Motorcycle riding lessons
• Commercial fleet training

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Driving Lessons and Training Services: Direct revenue from car driving lessons, motorcycle training, CDL programs, and OSHA certification courses. Students pay per course or lesson package.
2. B2B Fleet Training: Corporate fleet driver training services contracted to businesses and organizations for standardized driver training of employees.
3. Grant-Funded Programs: Government-funded and grant-supported training programs including CDL training, OSHA certifications, and workforce development through programs like Emerge Career, serving veterans, career changers, and individuals with criminal justice involvement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ferrari Driving School is a vocational driver and equipment-safety training institution operating four NYC-area academies, delivering behind-the-wheel car and motorcycle lessons, CDL Class A/B/BP and hazmat training, OSHA certifications for heavy equipment, and an NYS-approved defensive driving course. Instruction is delivered using its proprietary Ferrari 5 Level Program teaching method by bilingual NYS-certified instructors on a large fleet of dual-controlled vehicles, with grant-funded workforce programs and B2B corporate fleet training as distinct offerings.

Product overview

Ferrari Driving School is a vocational driver training institution offering a comprehensive suite of driving education programs across the New York City metropolitan area. The portfolio consists of core training verticals: (1) Car Driving Lessons including permit practice, 5-hour pre-licensing class, defensive driving, stick shift, teen and adult behind-the-wheel training, and road test scheduling; (2) Motorcycle Riding Lessons with permit practice and on-road training; (3) CDL Training encompassing Class A tractor-trailer, Class B truck, Class BP bus, hazmat endorsement, and ELDT theory; (4) OSHA Certification courses including forklift, aerial lift, excavator, skid steer, backhoe, construction associate, safety management, and warehouse associate training; (5) Grant-funded government programs for CDL and OSHA training including veterans programs and the Emerge Career free CDL initiative; and (6) B2B Fleet Training providing customized corporate driver safety programs. The school operates across four locations in Queens, Brooklyn, and Long Island City, serving students since 1968.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Car Driving Lessons Comprehensive behind-the-wheel driving instruction for car operators, including defensive driving techniques, 5-hour pre-licensing class (MV-278), stick shift training, teen driver education, adult behind-the-wheel training, learner's permit practice test, and road test scheduling services. Designed for individuals preparing for the New York State driver's license road test, including teens, adult beginners, and drivers needing skill refreshers.
• Motorcycle Riding Lessons Motorcycle and scooter instruction for all skill levels, including an online permit practice test, on-bike training, and road test preparation for the New York State motorcycle license. Designed for individuals seeking motorcycle or scooter licensure in the NYC metro area.
• CDL Training Commercial Driver's License programs covering CDL Class A tractor-trailer training, CDL Class B straight truck training, CDL Class BP bus driver training, hazmat endorsement training, FMCSA-compliant ELDT theory training, and a CDL permit study course (online, $59). Designed for individuals pursuing careers as commercial drivers of heavy trucks, buses, tractor-trailers, and hazmat vehicles.
• OSHA Certification Courses OSHA-compliant workplace safety courses including forklift, aerial lift, excavator, skid steer, and backhoe operation training with same-day certification, plus construction associate, safety management, and warehouse inventory associate certifications. Designed for construction, logistics, warehousing, and material-handling industry workers and supervisors.
• Grants and Government-Funded Workforce Programs Grant-funded and government-supported training programs for CDL and OSHA training, including partnerships with Acces-VR, Workforce 1, the Veteran Administration, and HRA, plus the Emerge Career free CDL Class A training initiative for individuals with criminal justice involvement. Designed for veterans, individuals with disabilities, low-income job seekers, and justice-involved individuals seeking funded training pathways.
• B2B Fleet Training Customized fleet driver safety training for businesses, with instruction available on tractor-trailers, buses, trucks, vans, cars, and forklifts, delivered at client business locations or at Ferrari Driving School facilities. Designed for companies and organizations with vehicle fleets needing standardized driver training for employees to address fleet safety compliance, liability risks, and skill gaps.
• Online NYS Defensive Driving Course NYS-approved online defensive driving course that can be completed at the learner's own pace, providing up to a 10% auto insurance discount for three years and up to a 4-point reduction on the driving record. Designed for licensed drivers seeking insurance savings and point reductions.
• CDL Virtual Job Fair Virtual CDL driver job fair held via Zoom that connects CDL trainees and graduates with potential employers, facilitating resume distribution and initiating the hiring process. Designed for CDL students and graduates seeking employment with carrier partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates reportedly making $75,000+ with CDL careers through Emerge Career program
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Acces-VRcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNew York State Education Department vocational rehabilitation program that provides funding and support for individuals with disabilities to obtain training and employment, including CDL and OSHA training at Ferrari Driving School.
• Workforce 1coreGTM or Marketing PartnerNYC Department of Small Business Services workforce development program connecting job seekers to training and career opportunities, partnering with Ferrari Driving School for CDL training programs.
• Veteran AdministrationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFederal VA benefits program providing funding for veteran education and training, including CDL and OSHA certification programs at Ferrari Driving School for eligible veterans.
• HRACcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHuman Resources Administration workforce development program in New York providing training opportunities and funding for eligible individuals seeking CDL and OSHA certifications.
• Emerge CareercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce development program providing free CDL Class A training grants for individuals with criminal justice involvement (incarceration, parole, probation, arrest). Partners with Ferrari Driving School to deliver training; graduates reportedly make $75,000+.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• OSHA Education Center: Online and onsite OSHA certification provider (forklift, aerial lift, construction safety). Comparable on the OSHA/equipment certification vertical that Ferrari offers to its NYC customer base.
• All American Driving School: New York-area driving school offering pre-licensing, behind-the-wheel, and road test services. Closely comparable in product mix and customer base to Ferrari's consumer car driving lessons.
• CR England: Major trucking carrier that also operates paid CDL training programs feeding its driver pipeline. Comparable in CDL vertical curriculum and B2B employer-sponsored training model.
• 160 Driving Academy: National CDL training chain offering Class A and Class B programs at multiple campuses. Comparable on the CDL/ELDT training vertical that is a core Ferrari offering.
• National Tractor Trailer School: CDL-focused vocational school offering Class A tractor-trailer training with federal financial aid eligibility. Comparable on CDL curriculum and student outcome positioning.
• Drive Rite Academy: New York-based driving school offering car, motorcycle, and CDL lessons across multiple boroughs. Direct competitor in the same NYC metro consumer and commercial driver training market.
• Maria's Driving School: Long-established NYC-area driving school providing car and pre-licensing instruction. Direct NYC metro competitor targeting the same individual student segment.

Broad incumbents

• Roadmaster Drivers School: Large national CDL training provider with multiple campuses across the US. Overlaps with Ferrari on CDL Class A/B training, ELDT theory, and B2B employer-sponsored programs.
• Safeway Driving Schools: Regional driving school chain operating across multiple US states with both consumer and B2B fleet programs. Comparable on diversified service offering and multi-location operations.

Others

• Motorcycle Safety Foundation: National nonprofit that sets the curriculum and rider education standards used by US motorcycle training schools, including Ferrari's motorcycle program. Comparable as the ecosystem standard-setter for Ferrari's motorcycle training vertical.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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