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CDL Program

Justice 4 Housing’s CDL Program provides vocational training and reentry support for individuals returning from incarceration, offering a structured pathway to a career in commercial driving.

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We’d like to thank the Cummings Foundation for their generous support, which is helping us expand our CDL Program and provide justice-impacted individuals with access to career training and opportunities for rebuilding their lives and achieving long-term stability.

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Participants Received Class A CDL
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Participants Earned First Timers Club Excellence Designation*
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Recognized as members of the First Timers Club with an Excellence Designation from CMSC Parker CDL School for passing the CDL exam on the first try.*

Program Overview

Our CDL Program provides vocational training and reentry support for individuals returning from incarceration, offering a structured pathway to a career in commercial driving.

Participants in the program have the opportunity to secure employment that provides a livable wage upon completion, with an annual salary range between $85,000 and $130,000 in this career path.

Participants are provided with:

  • Scholarship to Parker’s CDL education center
  • Training provided by Switching Lanes with Wayne

Program Eligibility

  • Must be 18 years old to obtain a CDL license for use in Massachusetts and must be 21 years old to drive out of state
  • A student must be able to pass a D.O.T. physical exam to obtain a Medical Examiner’s Certificate (D.O.T. Card)
  • Official copy of driving record must be brought to the school for a confidential evaluation
  • Must have be a US citizen, Legal Permanent Resident or Non-Domiciled CDL Applicant
  • Passing Grade on the Admission Test, with a minimum grade of 70%
  • Go through a personal interview
 
Please note: Justice 4 Housing will verify that each applicant meets these eligibility requirements during the application process.

Justice 4 Housing's CDL Program Interest Form

At this time, our CDL Program is not accepting new inquiries due to the high volume of interest we’ve already received. We appreciate your enthusiasm and will share updates when space becomes available.

Meet CDL Program Participant, Jason!

Jason, who has been in both our SHARP & CDL programs, shares how earning his Class A CDL and receiving support from our staff helped him land a great job with Arctic Glacier Premium Ice. Seeing our program participants step into stable careers and new opportunities is exactly why we do this work.