CDL Cohort Interest Form: April 2026

Application Deadline: 8 May 2026

Department: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Anne Arundel County

Description

Earn Your CDL License & Start Your Career in Transportation!

Are you ready to launch a career in the high-demand transportation and logistics industry? Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation (AAWDC) is offering a CDL Class A or B training program for eligible Anne Arundel County residents.

This program equips you with the skills, knowledge, and credentials you need to earn your CDL and begin gaining the experience required for long-term success in the industry.

Program Details

Training Dates: April 7, 2026 to May 12, 2026
Training Provider: Best CDL
Location: Annapolis & Deal, Maryland
Class Schedule:
- Theory Classes: Tuesday evenings, 5–8 PM (in-person)
- Skill & Driving Classes: Scheduled individually
- Pre-Trip Classes & Driving Test Preparation: Scheduled individually
- Participants have up to 3 attempts to pass the MVA CDL exam.

Eligibility

To qualify, you must:
✅ Be an Anne Arundel County resident
✅ Be 18 years or older
✅ Have a high school diploma or equivalent
✅ Be authorized to work in the U.S.
✅ Be registered with Selective Service (if male, born on or after 1/1/1960)
✅ Pass a DOT physical and obtain a learner’s permit before training begins
✅ Attend a suitability interview and meet priority of service criteria

Suitability

Suitability Requirements include:

✅ Motivation and Commitment

Demonstrated interest in a career in transportation/logistics.
Willingness to adhere to the demanding schedule and complete all required classes, practice, and exams.
Understanding of the physical and mental demands of driving professionally.

✅ Availability & Schedule Readiness

Ability to attend all required classes and testing, including evenings and weekends if necessary.
Flexibility to participate in driving practice as scheduled.

✅ Transportation & Logistics Awareness

Awareness of what a career in trucking or logistics entails, including time away from home (if long-haul), safety expectations, and the need to build experience over time.

✅ Physical & Health Readiness

Ability to meet DOT physical requirements (including vision, hearing, and overall health) and pass a drug screening.

✅ Basic Skills

Sufficient English language proficiency to understand road signs, complete written tests, and communicate effectively.
Basic math and map-reading skills.

✅ Behavior & Professionalism

Positive attitude, punctuality, and ability to work independently and responsibly.
Clean driving record, or at least one that meets MVA/CDL standards.

Next Steps

Enrollment closes: May 8, 2026
Submit this interest form and complete our priority of service and family income form (both will be received via email)
Schedule a time for your suitability interview. An email will be sent out with available time slots.
Additional details will be provided if selected for the cohort.
Be sure to check your email often so as to not miss any step in the process.

It is critical that you complete all the required steps in a timely manner. If you fail to do so, your application will be rejected. Funding is limited and priority of service is given according to our priority of service policy.

Applied

Interview

Intake

Learner's Permit

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Enrollment