Are you looking for an option for a good job with benefits that is among the highest paying jobs for felons? Becoming a CDL driver may be a great option for you.

There are some U.S. trucking companies that hire convicted felons. With the large driver shortage, many trucking companies have fantastic careers for felons, and we at CDL Academy are glad to help you get started training for your Class A CDL.

The best policy when applying is to be upfront and honest about your situation and know you will still have to explain complete a criminal background check and submit to a drug screening.

Truck driver pay is very good and is considered one of the best entry level jobs that you can start off at. The training program you’ll need to get a Class A CDL is a mixture of classroom, observation and behind-the-wheel training and can typically be completed in about a month. Once you pass your CDL driving exam and get your CDL, you’ll be ready to start in one of the best paying trades.

We bring in recruiters to meet with our students and also provide a list of jobs that hire felons to all of our students who are in need. Job placement services are free of charge and we always work to find you the highest paying felon friendly jobs near you.

Truck driving is one of the top careers for felons as it provides fantastic pay, freedom to travel and see new parts of the country and meet lots of great folks along the way.

If you are a felon looking to become a CDL A driver, fill out the application to get started on the road towards gaining your commercial driver license.