Second Chance Guide — CDL Directory · South Region
CDL schools and trucking carriers across the South — with felony hiring policies documented for each entry. Covers paid CDL training programs, private schools, community college programs, and carriers with known second-chance hiring practices. Manually researched. Updated April 2026. For federal disqualifiers and state-level CDL rules, see the full guide: Can a Felon Get a CDL?
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Alabama
3 listings. Alabama follows federal CDL disqualifiers only — no added state felony restrictions. Birmingham and Mobile are the primary freight hubs. WIOA funding through Alabama Career Centers can cover CDL tuition for qualifying reentry candidates.
Bevill State CC
Bevill State Community College — CDL Program
CDL School (Public) · Sumiton, AL Felony-Friendly
State-approved CDL program at a public college — significantly cheaper than private schools. WIOA workforce funding commonly available for reentry candidates through Alabama Career Centers. No blanket felony exclusion at the admissions level.
Felony policy: Public institution — reviewed individually. Carrier hire, not school admission, is the main filter. WIOA funding pathway available; check eligibility before paying out of pocket.
Prime Inc.
Prime Inc. — Paid CDL Training Program
Carrier + Paid Training · Nationwide (AL recruiting) Felony-Friendly
Company-funded CDL training — no upfront cost, repaid through miles driven. One of the few large carriers that explicitly considers felony applicants. Alabama recruiting feeds into Southeast refrigerated freight lanes.
Felony policy: Explicitly felony-friendly. Drug trafficking, violent felonies, sex offenses disqualify. Non-violent felonies with clean driving record frequently approved. HazMat endorsement not available.
USA Truck
USA Truck
OTR Carrier · Southeast corridor Case-by-Case
Van truckload carrier with strong Southeast lane volume through Alabama. Reviews felony applications individually — does not apply a blanket ban. Clean MVR and stable post-release employment history are the strongest factors in your favor.
Felony policy: Individual review. Non-violent felonies considered. Drug trafficking, weapons, violent offenses disqualify. Driving record reviewed alongside criminal history.
CDL school or carrier operating in Alabama? Get listed in this directory →
Arkansas
3 listings. Arkansas is home to two of the largest trucking companies in the US — J.B. Hunt and USA Truck are both headquartered here. State follows federal CDL disqualifiers only. WIOA funding available through Arkansas Workforce Centers for qualifying CDL candidates.
ASU-Beebe
Arkansas State University-Beebe — CDL Program
CDL School (Public) · Beebe, AR Felony-Friendly
Public university CDL program with lower tuition than private schools. WIOA funding available through Arkansas Workforce Centers — reentry candidates often qualify. No felony exclusion at admission. Career placement support included post-graduation.
Felony policy: Public institution — no blanket exclusion. Carrier hire is the post-graduation filter. WIOA eligibility worth confirming before enrolling.
J.B. Hunt
J.B. Hunt Transport
OTR Carrier · Lowell, AR (Nationwide) Case-by-Case
One of the largest US carriers, headquartered in Lowell. Intermodal, dedicated, and truckload divisions all operate out of Arkansas. Felony applications go through a driver qualification review — offense type and time elapsed are the primary factors.
Felony policy: Individual review. Non-violent felonies with elapsed time considered. Drug trafficking and violent offenses disqualify. Full disclosure at application is critical — inconsistencies are a harder barrier than the record itself.
Diesel Driving Academy
Diesel Driving Academy — Little Rock
CDL School · Little Rock, AR Case-by-Case
Private CDL school with a Little Rock campus. Class A training with carrier placement support. Advises felony applicants on realistic hire options before enrollment — ask specifically for felony-aware placement guidance during your intake call.
Felony policy: Case-by-case at enrollment. Will advise on carrier hire likelihood based on offense type. Does not guarantee placement but provides honest pre-enrollment guidance.
CDL school or carrier operating in Arkansas? Get listed in this directory →
Delaware
3 listings. Small state but sits in one of the highest-freight-density corridors in the country — I-95 Northeast corridor runs straight through. Delaware follows federal CDL disqualifiers. Ban the Box applies to state government employers only; private carriers set their own policies.
Delaware Tech
Delaware Technical Community College — CDL Program
CDL School (Public) · Stanton, DE Felony-Friendly
Public CDL training at a significantly lower cost than private schools. WIOA funding available through Delaware JobLink for qualifying candidates. No felony exclusion at admission — public institution policy applies.
Felony policy: Public institution — no blanket exclusion. WIOA funding may cover tuition. Check eligibility through Delaware JobLink before enrolling.
Swift Transportation
Swift Transportation — Swift Academy
Carrier + Paid Training · Nationwide (I-95 corridor) Case-by-Case
Company-funded CDL training through Swift Academy. No upfront cost — training is repaid through miles. One of the larger carriers willing to review felony applications. Delaware and Northeast corridor routes available post-graduation.
Felony policy: Case-by-case. Drug trafficking, violent felonies, sex offenses disqualify. Felony disclosure required at application — background review happens before training enrollment begins.
Werner Enterprises
Werner Enterprises
OTR Carrier · Nationwide (I-95 routes) 10-Year Look-Back
Major national carrier with heavy Northeast corridor freight. Convictions older than 10 years with a clean post-conviction record may clear their review. Delaware and Mid-Atlantic regional routes available in addition to OTR.
Felony policy: 10-year look-back window. Drug trafficking, violent felonies, sex offenses disqualify regardless of age. HazMat endorsement not available with felony conviction.
CDL school or carrier operating in Delaware? Get listed in this directory →
Florida
3 listings. Florida has strong regional carrier demand year-round — produce transport, construction logistics, and port drayage through Miami and Jacksonville. State follows federal CDL disqualifiers. Florida’s Ban the Box law applies to public employers only.
160 Driving Academy
160 Driving Academy — Jacksonville
CDL School · Jacksonville, FL Felony-Friendly
National CDL school with a documented policy of accepting students with felony records. Class A training in 3–4 weeks. Career services advises on carrier options based on specific record type. FAFSA and veterans benefits accepted.
Felony policy: Explicitly accepts felony applicants. Career services will match graduates to carriers based on offense type — honest guidance, not guarantees.
Prime Inc.
Prime Inc. — Paid CDL Training Program
Carrier + Paid Training · Nationwide (FL: Orlando, Tampa) Felony-Friendly
Paid CDL training with no upfront cost — repaid through miles. Refrigerated and flatbed freight. Florida recruiting hubs in Orlando and Tampa. Widely cited in reentry trucking discussions as one of the more accessible large carriers.
Felony policy: Explicitly felony-friendly. Drug trafficking, violent felonies, sex offenses disqualify. Non-violent with clean MVR frequently approved. One of the few large carriers to publicly state felony consideration.
Florida State College
Florida State College at Jacksonville — CDL Program
CDL School (Public) · Jacksonville, FL Felony-Friendly
Public college CDL program at a fraction of private school cost. WIOA and Pell funding available — reentry candidates often qualify for both. No felony exclusion at admission. State-approved program recognized by Florida carriers.
Felony policy: Public institution — no blanket exclusion. Check WIOA eligibility through CareerSource Florida before enrolling. Lower financial risk if a carrier later declines to hire.
CDL school or carrier operating in Florida? Get listed in this directory →
Georgia
3 listings. Atlanta is a major Southeast distribution hub with strong CDL demand year-round. Georgia’s First Offender Act seals some records — but sealed records may still appear on FMCSA PSP reports that carriers pull separately from standard background checks. Confirm CDL eligibility with GDVS before enrolling in training.
Georgia Driving Academy
Georgia Driving Academy
CDL School · Atlanta, GA Felony-Friendly
Atlanta-area school with a consistent record of accepting reentry candidates. Notably advises students on the FMCSA PSP report — what carriers actually see beyond a standard background check — a step most CDL schools skip entirely.
Felony policy: Accepts applicants with felony records. Specifically prepares students for PSP-level carrier screening — an important distinction from schools that only prep you for the road test.
Diesel Driving Academy
Diesel Driving Academy — Atlanta
CDL School · Atlanta, GA Case-by-Case
Multi-campus school with an Atlanta location. WIOA funding available through Georgia WorkSource — check eligibility before paying out of pocket. Staff familiar with the reentry population and local carrier hiring practices.
Felony policy: Case-by-case review. WIOA pathway available in Georgia for qualifying reentry candidates. Advises on carrier hire likelihood based on record type before enrollment.
Werner Enterprises
Werner Enterprises
OTR Carrier · Nationwide (Atlanta terminal) 10-Year Look-Back
Major carrier with an Atlanta terminal feeding Southeast freight lanes. Convictions older than 10 years with a clean post-conviction record may clear their driver qualification review. Regional and OTR positions available.
Felony policy: 10-year look-back. Drug trafficking, violent felonies, sex offenses disqualify regardless of age. HazMat not available. Clean MVR is essential — driving record carries significant weight.
CDL school or carrier operating in Georgia? Get listed in this directory →
Kentucky
3 listings. Louisville is a major logistics hub — UPS Worldport and Amazon’s air hub both anchor enormous freight activity in the state. Kentucky follows federal CDL disqualifiers. WIOA funding available through Kentucky Career Centers for qualifying CDL candidates.
West KY CTC
West Kentucky Community & Technical College — CDL Program
CDL School (Public) · Paducah, KY Felony-Friendly
Public CDL program at a fraction of private school cost. WIOA funding commonly available through Kentucky Career Centers for reentry candidates. No felony exclusion at admission. State-approved and recognized by regional carriers.
Felony policy: Public institution — no blanket exclusion. WIOA pathway available. Lower financial exposure means less risk if a carrier later declines — verify career eligibility early.
Covenant Transport
Covenant Transport — Student Driver Program
Carrier + Paid Training · Chattanooga, TN (KY routes) Case-by-Case
Paid CDL training with no upfront cost. Background review happens before training enrollment — you find out early whether you qualify, rather than after completing a course. Strong Kentucky freight lane presence through Louisville.
Felony policy: Individual review prior to enrollment. Non-violent felonies with elapsed time considered. Drug trafficking and violent offenses disqualify. Upfront process means less wasted time if declined.
Swift Transportation
Swift Transportation — Swift Academy
Carrier + Paid Training · Nationwide (KY routes) Case-by-Case
Company-funded CDL training, repaid through miles. Kentucky freight lanes run through Louisville’s distribution corridor. Felony disclosure required at application — background review precedes training enrollment.
Felony policy: Case-by-case. Drug trafficking, violent felonies, sex offenses disqualify. Non-violent felonies reviewed — time elapsed and post-release stability are the key factors.
CDL school or carrier operating in Kentucky? Get listed in this directory →
Louisiana
3 listings. Louisiana’s port activity in New Orleans and the petrochemical corridor along the Mississippi River drive steady CDL demand. State follows federal CDL disqualifiers. Louisiana does not have a statewide Ban the Box law for private employers — carriers apply their own policies.
Delgado CC
Delgado Community College — CDL Program
CDL School (Public) · New Orleans, LA Felony-Friendly
Public CDL training in New Orleans with access to port drayage carrier hiring in one of the South’s busiest freight markets. WIOA funding available. No felony exclusion at admission. Louisiana Workforce Commission can advise on funding eligibility.
Felony policy: Public institution — no blanket exclusion. WIOA pathway available through Louisiana Workforce Commission. Port drayage carrier market nearby is more accessible for drivers with records than OTR.
Diesel Driving Academy
Diesel Driving Academy — Shreveport
CDL School · Shreveport, LA Case-by-Case
Private CDL school with a Shreveport campus serving Northwest Louisiana. Class A training with carrier placement support. Advises felony applicants on carrier hire likelihood before enrollment — ask explicitly during your intake call.
Felony policy: Case-by-case. Will advise on realistic carrier options based on offense type prior to enrollment. Does not guarantee placement.
Prime Inc.
Prime Inc. — Paid CDL Training Program
Carrier + Paid Training · Nationwide (LA routes) Felony-Friendly
Paid CDL training, no upfront cost. Louisiana freight lanes feed into Gulf Coast and Southeast refrigerated freight networks. One of the few large carriers with an explicitly felony-friendly stated policy.
Felony policy: Explicitly felony-friendly. Drug trafficking, violent felonies, sex offenses disqualify. Non-violent felonies with clean MVR frequently approved.
CDL school or carrier operating in Louisiana? Get listed in this directory →
Maryland
3 listings. Maryland has one of the most reentry-forward CDL ecosystems in the South — including the only nonprofit CDL training program specifically designed for returning citizens in this region. State follows federal CDL disqualifiers. Maryland’s Ban the Box law applies to state government employers.
Prime Inc.
Prime Inc. — Paid CDL Training Program
Carrier + Paid Training · Nationwide (MD/I-95 routes) Felony-Friendly
Paid CDL training with no upfront cost — repaid through miles driven. Maryland and I-95 Northeast corridor routes available post-graduation. One of the few large carriers to publicly state a felony-friendly hiring position.
Felony policy: Explicitly felony-friendly. Drug trafficking, violent felonies, sex offenses disqualify. Non-violent felonies with clean MVR frequently approved. HazMat endorsement not available.
CCBC
Community College of Baltimore County — CDL Program
CDL School (Public) · Baltimore, MD Felony-Friendly
Public CDL training in the Baltimore metro at significantly lower cost than private schools. WIOA and Pell funding available. No felony exclusion at admission. Baltimore’s port and distribution sector creates strong local hiring opportunities post-graduation.
Felony policy: Public institution — no blanket exclusion. WIOA funding often available for reentry candidates through Maryland American Job Centers. Port and logistics hiring nearby.
Old Dominion Freight
Old Dominion Freight Line
LTL Carrier · Nationwide (MD/DC terminals) Case-by-Case
LTL carrier with strong Mid-Atlantic operations. Dock-to-driver career path allows candidates to build a work history at the company before moving into a CDL role — often a more accessible entry point than direct hire into driving.
Felony policy: Individual review. Dock-to-driver path may be more accessible than direct CDL hire. Non-violent felonies with post-conviction stability reviewed favorably. Violent offenses and drug trafficking disqualify.
CDL school or carrier operating in Maryland? Get listed in this directory →
Mississippi
3 listings. Mississippi has limited private CDL school infrastructure — community college programs are the primary training pathway and generally the most accessible for candidates with records. State follows federal CDL disqualifiers. WIOA funding available through Mississippi Works.
Hinds CC
Hinds Community College — CDL Program
CDL School (Public) · Raymond, MS Felony-Friendly
Public CDL program near Jackson — the state’s largest community college. WIOA and Pell funding available. No felony exclusion at admission. One of the most accessible and affordable CDL training options in the state for reentry candidates.
Felony policy: Public institution — no blanket exclusion. WIOA funding pathway available through Mississippi Works. Check eligibility before enrolling.
Swift Transportation
Swift Transportation — Swift Academy
Carrier + Paid Training · Nationwide (MS routes) Case-by-Case
Paid CDL training, no upfront cost. Mississippi freight connects to Gulf Coast and Southeast corridors. Felony disclosure required at application stage — background review completed before training enrollment begins.
Felony policy: Case-by-case. Drug trafficking, violent felonies, sex offenses disqualify. Non-violent with elapsed time considered. Full disclosure upfront is critical.
Southwest MS CC
Southwest Mississippi Community College — CDL Program
CDL School (Public) · Summit, MS Felony-Friendly
Public CDL program serving Southwest Mississippi. Lower cost than private schools. WIOA funding available. No felony exclusion at admission — public institution. Useful option for candidates in the Pike County and Natchez areas.
Felony policy: Public institution — no blanket exclusion. WIOA funding available through Mississippi Works for qualifying reentry candidates.
CDL school or carrier operating in Mississippi? Get listed in this directory →
North Carolina
3 listings. Charlotte, Greensboro, and the Research Triangle anchor NC’s logistics sector. State follows federal CDL disqualifiers. The NC community college system offers CDL training at reduced cost across multiple campuses — often the best starting point for reentry candidates in this state.
NC Community Colleges
NC Community College System — CDL Programs
CDL School (Public) · Statewide, NC Felony-Friendly
Multiple campuses offer CDL training statewide — Forsyth Tech (Winston-Salem), Guilford Tech (Greensboro), and Central Piedmont (Charlotte) among them. WIOA and Pell funding available. No felony exclusion at public institutions.
Felony policy: Public institutions — no blanket exclusion. WIOA funding through NC Works Career Centers commonly available for justice-involved individuals. Check eligibility before paying out of pocket.
160 Driving Academy
160 Driving Academy — Charlotte
CDL School · Charlotte, NC Felony-Friendly
Charlotte campus of the national chain with a documented policy of accepting felony applicants. Class A training in 3–4 weeks. Career services matches graduates with carriers based on record type. Strong Southeast carrier network from this campus.
Felony policy: Explicitly accepts felony applicants. Career services provides honest carrier matching based on offense type — not a guarantee, but informed placement support.
Old Dominion Freight
Old Dominion Freight Line
LTL Carrier · Thomasville, NC (Nationwide) Case-by-Case
Headquartered in Thomasville, NC. LTL regional delivery — drivers return home regularly, which matters for people on supervision. Dock-to-driver path available as a lower-barrier entry point into the company before moving into a CDL role.
Felony policy: Individual review. Dock-to-driver path often more accessible than direct CDL hire. Non-violent felonies with post-conviction stability weigh favorably. Violent offenses and drug trafficking disqualify.
CDL school or carrier operating in North Carolina? Get listed in this directory →
Oklahoma
3 listings. Oklahoma sits at the crossroads of I-40 and I-35 — two of the highest-volume freight corridors in the country. State follows federal CDL disqualifiers. WIOA funding available through Oklahoma Works centers for qualifying CDL candidates.
Tulsa Tech
Tulsa Tech — CDL Program
CDL School (Public) · Tulsa, OK Felony-Friendly
Public career tech CDL program in Tulsa. Significantly lower cost than private schools. WIOA funding commonly available through Oklahoma Works for reentry candidates. No felony exclusion at admission. State-approved and recognized by Oklahoma carriers.
Felony policy: Public institution — no blanket exclusion. WIOA pathway available. Lower financial risk than private schools if a carrier later declines to hire.
J.B. Hunt
J.B. Hunt Transport
OTR Carrier · Nationwide (I-40 / I-35 corridor) Case-by-Case
Major carrier with heavy Oklahoma lane volume on I-40 and I-35. Intermodal, dedicated, and truckload all operate through this corridor. Individual felony review — offense type and time since conviction are the primary factors.
Felony policy: Individual review. Non-violent felonies with elapsed time considered. Drug trafficking and violent offenses disqualify. Full disclosure at application is essential.
Prime Inc.
Prime Inc. — Paid CDL Training Program
Carrier + Paid Training · Nationwide (OK routes) Felony-Friendly
Paid CDL training with no upfront cost. Oklahoma routes connect to Southwest and Midwest freight networks. Explicitly felony-friendly — one of the few large carriers to publicly state this position.
Felony policy: Explicitly felony-friendly. Drug trafficking, violent felonies, sex offenses disqualify. Non-violent felonies with clean driving record frequently approved.
CDL school or carrier operating in Oklahoma? Get listed in this directory →
South Carolina
3 listings. South Carolina’s port activity at Charleston and BMW and BMW manufacturing in Spartanburg drive consistent CDL demand. State follows federal CDL disqualifiers. WIOA funding available through SC Works centers for qualifying candidates.
Piedmont Tech
Piedmont Technical College — CDL Program
CDL School (Public) · Greenwood, SC Felony-Friendly
Public CDL training in Upstate South Carolina. Lower cost than private schools. WIOA funding available through SC Works for qualifying candidates including reentry. No felony exclusion at admission. Proximity to Spartanburg manufacturing corridor creates post-graduation opportunities.
Felony policy: Public institution — no blanket exclusion. WIOA pathway available through SC Works centers. Upstate SC industrial corridor offers regional carrier opportunities post-graduation.
C.R. England
C.R. England — Paid CDL Training Program
Carrier + Paid Training · Nationwide (SC routes) Case-by-Case
Paid CDL training, no upfront cost — repaid through miles driven. Temperature-controlled carrier with Southeast routes running through South Carolina. Felony applications reviewed individually by the driver qualification team.
Felony policy: Case-by-case. Drug trafficking, violent felonies, sex offenses disqualify. Non-violent felonies 7+ years old with clean driving history have cleared review. HazMat not available.
Werner Enterprises
Werner Enterprises
OTR Carrier · Nationwide (SC/Southeast routes) 10-Year Look-Back
Major carrier with Southeast corridor freight running through South Carolina. Convictions older than 10 years with a clean post-conviction record may clear driver qualification review. Regional positions available in addition to OTR.
Felony policy: 10-year look-back. Drug trafficking, violent felonies, sex offenses disqualify regardless of age. Clean MVR is essential — driving record carries significant weight in review.
CDL school or carrier operating in South Carolina? Get listed in this directory →
Tennessee
3 listings. Nashville and Memphis are both major logistics hubs — Memphis anchors FedEx’s global hub and draws enormous carrier activity. WIOA-funded CDL training is accessible through Tennessee’s American Job Centers. State follows federal CDL disqualifiers.
TCAT
Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) — CDL Programs
CDL School (Public) · Multiple campuses, TN Felony-Friendly
Tennessee’s public career tech system offers CDL training at multiple campuses statewide. WIOA funding commonly applied for justice-involved candidates through Tennessee’s American Job Centers. No felony exclusion at the public institution level.
Felony policy: Public institution — no blanket exclusion. WIOA funding often available for reentry candidates. Find the nearest campus through the TCAT system site.
Covenant Transport
Covenant Transport — Student Driver Program
Carrier + Paid Training · Chattanooga, TN Case-by-Case
Chattanooga-based carrier with paid CDL training. Background review happens before training enrollment — you find out early if you qualify, not after completing the course. Strong Southeast freight network from the Tennessee base.
Felony policy: Individual review prior to enrollment. Non-violent felonies with elapsed time considered. Drug trafficking and violent offenses disqualify. Upfront process means less wasted time if declined.
160 Driving Academy
160 Driving Academy — Nashville
CDL School · Nashville, TN Felony-Friendly
Nashville campus with documented felony-friendly admissions policy. Class A training in 3–4 weeks. Career services advises on carrier match based on specific record. FAFSA and veterans benefits accepted.
Felony policy: Explicitly accepts felony applicants. Career services provides carrier matching guidance based on offense type — honest placement support, not guarantees.
CDL school or carrier operating in Tennessee? Get listed in this directory →
Texas
3 listings. Texas has the highest concentration of CDL jobs in the South — oil field, intermodal, and long-haul freight all run heavy. State law does not impose blanket CDL bans beyond federal HazMat and trafficking disqualifiers. Most regional carriers operating from Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio review felonies case-by-case.
C.R. England
C.R. England — Paid CDL Training Program
Carrier + Paid Training · Nationwide (TX hub: El Paso) Case-by-Case
Large temperature-controlled carrier with paid CDL training — no upfront cost, repaid through miles. Texas hiring hub in El Paso with regional and OTR routes. Reviews felony applications individually through the driver qualification team.
Felony policy: Case-by-case. Drug trafficking, violent felonies, sex offenses disqualify. Non-violent felonies 7+ years old with clean driving history have cleared review. HazMat not available.
Stevens Transport
Stevens Transport — CDL Training Program
Carrier + Paid Training · Dallas, TX Case-by-Case
Dallas-based refrigerated carrier with a company-funded CDL program. No out-of-pocket cost — trainees are paid during training and earn percentage of load on graduation. Reviews felony applications individually; offense type, time elapsed, and driving history all factor in.
Felony policy: Individual review. Drug-related trafficking disqualifies. Non-violent felonies 5+ years old with clean MVR have been approved. HazMat not available.
Southwest Truck Driver Training
Southwest Truck Driver Training
CDL School · Dallas & San Antonio, TX Felony-Friendly
Texas-based CDL school with campuses in Dallas and San Antonio. Documented history of accepting students with felony records. Enrollment counselors advise on which carriers are likely to hire given a specific record before you commit to tuition.
Felony policy: Accepts felony applicants. Provides record-aware carrier matching post-graduation. Enrollment staff familiar with common disqualifiers — advises before you enroll, not after.
CDL school or carrier operating in Texas? Get listed in this directory →
Virginia
3 listings. Virginia sits at the junction of I-81 and I-95 — two of the heaviest freight corridors on the East Coast. State follows federal CDL disqualifiers. Virginia has a Certificate of Relief process that may help with licensing barriers in some cases, though CDL is federally governed and not covered.
160 Driving Academy
160 Driving Academy — Richmond
CDL School · Richmond, VA Felony-Friendly
Richmond campus with documented felony-friendly admissions. Class A training in 3–4 weeks. Career services advises on carrier match based on specific record. Strong I-95 corridor carrier network accessible from this campus.
Felony policy: Explicitly accepts felony applicants. Career services provides carrier matching guidance based on offense type — not a guarantee, but informed placement support.
Swift Transportation
Swift Transportation — Swift Academy
Carrier + Paid Training · Nationwide (VA/I-95 routes) Case-by-Case
Paid CDL training, no upfront cost. Virginia and I-95 corridor routes available post-graduation. Felony disclosure at application — background review before training enrollment means no wasted time if declined.
Felony policy: Case-by-case. Drug trafficking, violent felonies, sex offenses disqualify. Non-violent felonies reviewed with focus on time elapsed and post-release conduct.
Werner Enterprises
Werner Enterprises
OTR Carrier · Nationwide (VA/I-81 corridor) 10-Year Look-Back
Major carrier with significant Virginia freight volume on I-81 and I-95. Convictions older than 10 years with clean post-conviction record may clear driver qualification review. Regional and OTR positions available.
Felony policy: 10-year look-back. Drug trafficking, violent felonies, sex offenses disqualify regardless of age. HazMat not available. Clean MVR carries significant weight.
CDL school or carrier operating in Virginia? Get listed in this directory →
West Virginia
3 listings. West Virginia’s coal, chemical, and manufacturing sectors create steady demand for CDL drivers. Private CDL school options are limited — community and technical college programs are the primary training pathway. State follows federal CDL disqualifiers.
Pierpont CTC
Pierpont Community & Technical College — CDL Program
CDL School (Public) · Fairmont, WV Felony-Friendly
Public CDL training in North-Central West Virginia. Lower cost than private alternatives. WIOA funding available through WorkForce WV for qualifying candidates including reentry. No felony exclusion at public institution level.
Felony policy: Public institution — no blanket exclusion. WIOA pathway available through WorkForce WV. Confirm eligibility before enrolling.
C.R. England
C.R. England — Paid CDL Training Program
Carrier + Paid Training · Nationwide (WV/Appalachian routes) Case-by-Case
Paid CDL training with no upfront cost. Appalachian corridor routes run through West Virginia into the broader Southeast network. Individual felony review by the driver qualification team before training enrollment.
Felony policy: Case-by-case. Drug trafficking, violent felonies, sex offenses disqualify. Non-violent felonies 7+ years old with clean driving history have cleared review.
J.B. Hunt
J.B. Hunt Transport
OTR Carrier · Nationwide (WV/I-79 corridor) Case-by-Case
Major carrier with freight running through West Virginia on I-79 and I-64. Intermodal and truckload divisions both operating in the region. Individual felony review — offense type and time since conviction are the primary factors considered.
Felony policy: Individual review. Non-violent felonies with elapsed time considered. Drug trafficking and violent offenses disqualify. Full disclosure at application is essential.
CDL school or carrier operating in West Virginia? Get listed in this directory →
Note on felony policy accuracy: Carrier and school policies change. Always confirm current policy directly with the carrier or school before enrolling in training or turning down other opportunities. Policy notes above reflect documented practices as of early 2026 — use them as a starting point, not a guarantee. For federal CDL disqualifiers, see the full guide: Can a Felon Get a CDL?