Requirements:
- 21 years of age or older
- Valid Washington driver's license
- Social Security Card
- Valid Passport or Birth Certificate
- Lawful Permanent Residency or a Non-Domicile Document (not required for US citizens)
- Obtain a DOT medical card
- Obtain a Commercial Learner's Permit from DOL
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Provide a full driving abstract of the past 5 years from DOL
- Pass a drug test
This class is free and open to anyone.
Women strongly encouraged to apply!
Important Update:
Enrollment is Open!
Applications for 2026 enrollment will be accepted February 16th-February 20th.
Applications received outside of this window will not be considered.
For questions or assistance, please contact us at 206.381.1384 /cdl@anewcareer.org
Application Process
STEP 1:
Before completing the application form, please carefully review the program requirements and selection criteria to ensure eligibility.
During the open registration period, submit your application using the following link: http://www.tfaforms.com/5100670
STEP 2:
After your application has been submitted, you will be contacted with instructions for submitting all required documentation. Documents must be received by the specified deadline and may be submitted either in person or via email, as instructed.
STEP 3:
Qualified applicants will be scheduled for an interview.
During the interview, program expectations, requirements, and next steps will be discussed in detail.
All program requirements must be successfully completed prior to final acceptance into the program.
Applicant Selection Criteria
- Priority will be given to women applicants.
- All required documents must be submitted by the designated registration deadline.
- Driving Record: Applicants must have no DUIs, reckless driving, negligence, or hit-and-run violations within the past 5 years, and no more than 3 moving violations within the last 36 months.
- Income Eligibility: Applicants must meet the program’s household income requirements.
- English Proficiency: Applicants must pass an English proficiency test.
- Commitment: Applicants must be willing to sign the ANEW Student Expectations Agreement.
The training program lasts 4–6 weeks and takes place at the partner CDL school, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
General Resources
CDL General Knowledge Test
Test what you know so far about the DMV’s Commercial Driver’s Test! This test is for those studying for a Class A CDL. There are 50 questions and you need to answer 40 correctly in order to pass. See where your current knowledge level is now!
Review the CDL Licensing Guide
Obtaining a CDL certification is not the same as obtaining a standard Driver’s license. Read over the Washington State Department of Licensing guidebook to start learning more about what it means to achieve a CDL certification!
Do I Need a CDL?
There are many circumstances in which a Commercial Driver’s License is needed. The important question to answer is which type do you need. ANEW’s CDL Training offers curriculum to obtain either a Class A or Class B CDL certification. Which one do you need?
Want to learn a bit more about
Commercial Driving?
Review the Washington State CDL Licensing Guide, and look over these infographics explaining the different CDL Endorsements to know about and the differences between CDL Class Certifications!
Did you know that CDL Class levels work from the top down? If you have a Class A CDL, that means you’re also licensed to drive Class B and C? However, if you have a Class B CDL, you can only drive Class B and C vehicles (in other words, not Class A).
