NEW: Commercial Driver's License Program
The CDL Program of ANEW offers students the opportunity to earn a Class A and B Commercial Driver’s License at no cost. Participants receive classroom and actual seat time instruction coupled with ANEW’s unrivaled supportive services that helps students overcome obstacles to landing and keeping high wage employment.
Women encouraged to apply!
Requirements:
- Valid Washington driver's license
- Must be able to pass a drug test
- Must be able to obtain a DOT medical card
- Must be 21 years of age or older
This class is free and open to anyone to apply.
Registration is Closed
Applications will ONLY be accepted during the next registration window: June 16-20, 2025.
Applications submitted outside of the registration window will not be reviewed.
Successful completion of the following steps is required for consideration:
STEP 1: During the registration window, request the application by email at CDL@anewcareer.org.
STEP 2: You will be emailed a link to complete the online application.
STEP 3: Once you submit it, you will be emailed a new link to schedule your virtual intake interview.
STEP 4: During your interview, the required next steps will be explained. These requirements must be completed before you can be accepted.
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).
