CDL Cohort Interest Form : January 2026

CDL Training Program

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 : January 6, 2026 February 10, 2026

Training Provider : Best CDL

Location : Annapolis & Lothian, Maryland

Class Schedule :

Theory Classes : Tuesday evenings, 58 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

Transportation & Logistics Awareness

Physical & Health Readiness

Basic Skills

Behavior & Professionalism

Next Steps

How to Apply

Enrollment Period : September 16, 2025 October 17, 2025

Interested individuals are encouraged to attend the Transportation Information Session on September 30, 2025 at 1 : 00 PM.

Submit this interest form and watch your email for an invitation to start complete the barrier assessment and priority of service questionnaire.

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.

Important to Know While earning your CDL opens the door to many opportunities, most employers require drivers to have about one year of experience before hiring due to insurance costs. This program helps you earn your license and begin gaining valuable on-the-road experience even in roles that don't immediately require a CDL to build toward your career goals.

About Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation (AAWDC)

AAWDC is a nonprofit corporation that provides innovative, high-quality workforce development services to Anne Arundel County businesses and residents. We are the bridge between understanding the workforce and talent development needs of local and regional businesses and preparing individuals to meet their full career potential. Our Business & Industry Solutions team provides various services to the local business community, and one of them is recruitment assistance. Therefore, the job postings in this section are not directly associated with our organization; instead, they are featured here as a service for one of our business partners.

Our Hiring Process

Stage 1 : Applied

Stage 2 : Barrier Assessment

Stage 3 : Suitability

Stage 4 : Intake

Stage 5 : Learner's Permit

Stage 6 : PTA

Stage 7 : In Training

Stage 8 : Enrollment