The most comprehensive directory of CDL training programs for individuals with criminal backgrounds. Find free and paid programs that will give you a real second chance.
Showing 417 programs in 50 states
5 free programs • 6 paid programs
WIOA funding for CDL training statewide.
Partners with community colleges for CDL training for recently released.
Career services and CDL training grants.
Workforce development services in Mobile area.
4-week CDL training. No background check for enrollment.
FAFSA-eligible CDL program with WIOA funding available.
CDL training with financial aid and open enrollment.
CDL training program in Birmingham area.
Class A CDL in 4 weeks. WIOA approved.
2 free programs • 1 paid program
4 free programs • 11 paid programs
WIOA-funded CDL training scholarships statewide.
Employment services and CDL training assistance for marginalized communities.
Career services and CDL training scholarships.
Second-chance friendly with job placement assistance.
Affordable CDL with financial aid and open enrollment.
Class A CDL with flexible background review.
Multiple AZ campuses including Phoenix, Flagstaff, Kingman, Douglas.
Accredited Class A and B CDL training.
Company-sponsored CDL training.
2 free programs • 4 paid programs
Second-chance friendly with payment plans and job placement.
9 free programs • 18 paid programs
WIOA funding with 200+ locations statewide.
LA-based non-profit for gang-involved and formerly incarcerated. Tattoo removal, mental health, job training.
Apprenticeship readiness and Class B CDL programs through union partnerships.
WIOA CDL funding. Partners with Emerge Career.
Immediate employment and CDL pathways for recently released.
Private foundation covering CDL and living expenses for Bay Area formerly incarcerated.
Vocational training including trucking for incarcerated individuals.
Career services and training for barrier-facing individuals.
Multiple CA locations. Accepts criminal history.
Class A CDL training since 1978. Job placement assistance.
Commercial Truck Driving through Continuing Ed.
Locations in Sacramento, Fresno, Bakersfield, Riverside.
Second-chance friendly with carrier partnerships.
Class A and B training in Bay Area/Sacramento.
5 free programs • 5 paid programs
WIOA funding through local workforce centers.
Employment training for people with barriers.
Workforce development with CDL pathways for homeless.
Career services for individuals with barriers.
Accepts criminal backgrounds with job placement guarantee.
Second-chance friendly with carrier partnerships.
2 free programs • 5 paid programs
160-hour program in 1 month. On-site DMV testing.
1 free program • 2 paid programs
5 free programs • 11 paid programs
WIOA scholarships for CDL training statewide.
Jacksonville reentry program with job training and CDL connections.
Palm Beach County non-profit for homeless and formerly incarcerated.
Career services and training scholarships.
Multiple FL locations. Second-chance focused.
Class A CDL with financing and carrier partnerships.
Class A CDL with financing.
4 free programs • 13 paid programs
WIOA-funded CDL training programs.
Christian ministry with job training for homeless and formerly incarcerated.
Career services and training assistance.
Case-by-case background review with strong job placement.
Company-sponsored training with employment.
Atlanta, Macon, Savannah, Augusta locations.
One-on-one training with flexible schedule.
1 free program • 1 paid program
1 free program • 4 paid programs
Case-by-case background review with payment plans.
4 free programs • 14 paid programs
WIOA funding for CDL training statewide.
Chicago-based reentry program with job training.
Housing and employment for men returning from incarceration.
Chicago, Rockford, Peoria, Springfield locations.
CDL training through City Colleges of Chicago.
CDL Class A truck driver training via Workforce Development.
Truck driver training / CDL Class A through Fast Track programs.
Truck Driver Training CDL Class A in Workforce Development.
Truck Driver Training / CDL in Continuing Education.
CDL Class A program via Workforce Development.
3 free programs • 5 paid programs
Individual Training Accounts for CDL. 60+ centers statewide.
CDL scholarships with Excel Center partnership.
2 free programs • 5 paid programs
160+ hour CDL program. 4-week option with job placement.
2 free programs • 3 paid programs
3 free programs • 6 paid programs
WIOA-funded CDL training scholarships statewide.
Employment and CDL pathways for recently released.
CDL training. Part of KCTCS system.
CDL with financial aid available.
4-week CDL Program. KY State Police road test on site.
CDL training in Northern Kentucky.
2 free programs • 3 paid programs
LA-based CDL school. Second-chance friendly.
New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport locations.
3 free programs • 11 paid programs
Job training for barrier-facing individuals.
4-week program with 40hr classroom and 120hr behind-the-wheel.
Day (7-week) and nights/weekends (14-week) options.
Family-owned. 160 and 200-hour tractor-trailer training.
One-on-one CDL training with flexible scheduling.
3 free programs • 7 paid programs
Job training for underserved communities in Minneapolis.
Works with second-chance applicants. Payment plans available.
160-hour CDL program with carrier sponsorships.
ELDT certified. Class A/B CDL with manual and automatic trucks.
Customized schedule with one-on-one road training. ELDT approved.
Truck Driving Certificate with ELDT compliance.
One-on-one CDL lessons with flexible scheduling.
1 free program • 2 paid programs
4 free programs • 6 paid programs
100+ locations with full CDL training funding.
CDL scholarships with job readiness training.
Homeless services with workforce pathways. Housing + training.
8 free programs • 7 paid programs
80+ locations with WIOA Individual Training Accounts.
100% free + stipends + job guarantee. Avg $83k salary.
Free CDL via Emerge for MOCJ housing participants.
CDL vouchers and sector grants. Permit fees covered.
Comprehensive reentry services. Housing, education, health.
Transitional work and training for homeless/formerly incarcerated.
Reentry services and job training.
CDL with financing.
Multiple NY locations. Case-by-case review.
Class A CDL with flexible background review.
5 free programs • 7 paid programs
88+ centers statewide. Full CDL funding.
CDL scholarships. Job placement included.
Re-entry with workforce navigation. Wraparound support.
Immediate paid work + CDL pathways.
Works with criminal backgrounds.
8 free programs • 15 paid programs
28 regional boards statewide. Full CDL tuition coverage.
CDL vouchers and job placement. Fidelity bonding available.
WIOA CDL funding. Rapid response for laid-off workers.
San Antonio community non-profit. Stipends during training.
CDL scholarships. Austin/Round Rock/San Marcos.
CDL training and workforce services.
TX program for formerly incarcerated.
Openly accepts felons. Class A & B + diesel mechanic.
Houston/Dallas/Austin/SA locations. Case-by-case review.
Class A/B programs. In-district discount.
Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio, Austin, El Paso.
Company-sponsored. Some records accepted (7+ years).
Second-chance friendly with job placement.
1 free program • 2 paid programs
1 free program • 3 paid programs
1 free program • 3 paid programs
1 free program • 1 paid program
3 free programs • 6 paid programs
Reentry services with job training.
1-on-1 CDL instruction with job placement.
1 free program • 2 paid programs
3 free programs • 10 paid programs
Raleigh reentry program with job training.
Second-chance friendly CDL training.
Class A CDL truck driver training. Multiple start dates.
Class A (9 weeks day, 15 weeks evening) and Class B CDL.
Class A CDL with hands-on training and exam prep.
10-week CDL program preparing for CDL exam.
Class B CDL with classroom and range training.
1 free program • 1 paid program
3 free programs • 7 paid programs
3 free programs • 7 paid programs
Portland non-profit for barrier-facing individuals.
Second-chance friendly with job placement.
Private truck school since 1981 serving Oregon.
160-hour CDL certificate. Targets formerly incarcerated individuals.
4-week Class A or B CDL training. 95% completion rate.
Class A CDL with 50 hrs classroom + 144 hrs road training.
3 free programs • 10 paid programs
Employment for recently released individuals.
Second-chance friendly CDL training.
Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Harrisburg locations.
Owned by S&H Express. Job placement with company.
CDL training in Pittsburgh area.
Class A CDL in Philadelphia area.
2 free programs • 2 paid programs
2 free programs • 8 paid programs
Class A CDL with simulators. $0 tuition for qualifying SC residents.
1 free program • 1 paid program
3 free programs • 9 paid programs
Nashville reentry program with job training.
Company paid tuition options. Call first to check eligibility.
Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, Lexington locations.
4-week CDL-A program. Classroom, backing range, road training.
Class A & B CDL training in Middle Tennessee.
5-week core CDL program. FMCSA ELDT provider.
1 free program • 2 paid programs
1 free program • 1 paid program
3 free programs • 7 paid programs
Reentry services with job training.
Richmond, Virginia Beach, Norfolk locations.
30+ years experience. On-site DMV testing. 90% tuition reimbursement from hiring companies.
25+ years experience. Three VA locations. Small class sizes.
DC Metro Area location with job placement assistance.
ELDT training at Middletown and Luray. Weekday and weekend options.
3 free programs • 7 paid programs
Employment and housing for criminal backgrounds.
Second-chance friendly with job placement.
Headquarters with flexible background review.
Class A and B CDL certificates. 5-week full-time programs.
CDL program for heavy/tractor-trailer truck driving.
Serving Oregon and Washington since 1981.
SW Washington location serving Vancouver area.
1 free program • 1 paid program
3 free programs • 6 paid programs
Workforce development for underserved communities.
Truck Driving program meeting WI licensure requirements.
9-week Truck Driving technical diploma. Prepares for WI and MN CDL.
One-on-one CDL training with manual trucks and 53-foot trailers.
1 free program • 2 paid programs
1 free program • 1 paid program
3 free programs • 4 paid programs
Baltimore non-profit for barrier-facing individuals.
Second-chance friendly with job placement.
Multiple MD locations with on-site DMV testing.
3 free programs • 4 paid programs
High-risk young people intervention with job training.
60 years experience. Class A and B CDL. Financial aid available.
Since 1996. 8 weeks or 10 weekends. Over 1000 students trained.
Don't wait. Every day without stable income is another day closer to going back. The programs listed above exist specifically to help you rebuild.
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