Free CDL Program in Manhattan - Must have a Criminal History

Become a CDL Truck Driver for FREE Emerge Career is offering a Free, city-funded CDL program for individuals with a criminal history.

Earn an average salary of $75K/year as a professional truck driver.

Our program covers all costs, including trucking school tuition and all expenses related to getting your CDL.

How It Works: Apply Online: Complete the 10-minute application.

If you're eligible, you can begin the online course the same day.

Online CDL Permit Course: Self-paced 25-hour course that can be finished in as little as one week.

Pass the Background Check Review: We make sure that based on your driving record and criminal history, the CDL industry is a good fit for you.

Take Your CDL Permit Exam: We prepare you to pass the exam, and cover all reimbursements.

Pass Enrollment Interview: Speak with someone from our team about eligibility, career aspirations and fit.

Truck Driving School: We place you at a partner trucking school near you and cover all tuition costs.

Job Placement: Upon earning your CDL, we help you secure employment.

We have a 95% placement rate.

Minimum Qualifications: Must live in Manhattan Must have experienced arrest, probation, parole, incarceration, or a diversion program Must not be on the sex offender registry Maximum of one DUI (none within the last seven years) Active driver's license required No homicide, manslaughter, or assault with a vehicle No involvement in human or sex trafficking No pending cases About Emerge Career: We provide free CDL training for justice-involved individuals to help them start careers in trucking.

Our graduates earn an average of $75K/year.

We offer mentorship, tuition-free trucking school, and job placement with second-chance employers.

Featured in CBS, the Boston Globe, and NBC.

Read about our work in CBS a few months ago Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Benefits: Referral program People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Work Location: On the road5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386