Grants to pay for CDL license and school

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Hi,
First of all, be wary of grants and scams - as grant is a word thrown around loosely. For the CDL license or help getting one (or referrals), try WorkSource Grays Harbor in Aberdeen at 360-538-2350. The website is https://worksource.my.site.com/worksourcewa/. We also have a page on how to get your CDL paid for without signing with a trucking company.
Ask about WIOA or other training funds (even nonprofit funds too) for CDL school, especially since your husband is between jobs. For the truck/trailer, true startup grant money for a for-profit transport business are much harder to find - if they exist at all. Most businesses end up using loans or other financing. Also look into Washington's OMWBE certification (see https://omwbe.wa.gov/) once the business is set up, since women and Pacific Islanders can qualify if the ownership requirements are met.

Hello,
My husband and I are thinking of starting up a transport business. It requires expensive equipment investment (Truck/Trailer) as well as training to obtain a CDL license in Washington State. We have been searching and can’t locate any assistance as a start up grant. We reside in Grays Harbor County. I am a woman and my husband is a Pacific Islander (Samoan). He is currently in between jobs and wants to start his own business not work for anyone else.
Do you know of any programs/grants for those purposes or training for a CDL license grant?

[Gregory Miller]

Hello,
My husband and I are thinking of starting up a transport business. It requires expensive equipment investment (Truck/Trailer) as well as training to obtain a CDL license in Washington State. We have been searching and can’t locate any assistance as a start up grant. We reside in Grays Harbor County. I am a woman and my husband is a Pacific Islander (Samoan). He is currently in between jobs and wants to start his own business not work for anyone else.
Do you know of any programs/grants for those purposes or training for a CDL license grant?

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Hi justin
We do have some programs in Caddo Parish / Shreveport that may help you. They help with employment needs, etc. Maybe some will help pay for the CDL, and you can find those resources here. https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/htm ... rogra.html

My name is Justin, I live in Shreveport LA 71101. I have recently been let go from my job due to cutbacks and I am ready to go for my CDL but need a grant to pay for it.

[Ahhdaddy]

My name is Justin, I live in Shreveport LA 71101. I have recently been let go from my job due to cutbacks and I am ready to go for my CDL but need a grant to pay for it. I have been staying in my home for the past three years, never missed a payment on rent and now I am looking at becoming homeless. I really need help, I am starting school on January the 25th to get my CDLs at which point I will be able to use my G.I. Bill along with financial aid to pay my way forward. I just need help paying this upcoming month. I have applications in with job placement centers for a grant to pay the housing and CDL, I have yet to hear anything back from them. Any information or assistance will be greatly appreciated.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Many companies will get drivers a free CDL license, as the demand for truck drivers is huge. Of course you will probably need to work for that company for XXX time if they pay, but is is even better than a grant. Look here for [urlhttps://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/free_cdl_training.html]companies that give free CDL licenses[/url].

I really need a car, SUV, or truck to get to and from work once I find a
job. I need a grant to pay for the CDL license. I have been offered a job driving SMI trucks learn as you work program

[Clinicshipper]

I really need a car, SUV, or truck to get to and from work once I find a
job. I need a grant to pay for the CDL license. I have been offered a job driving SMI trucks learn as you work program
but it's in Tulsa, OK 74103, at Roehl transport Inc.
and I have no way to get there, or once I do no way to get
around once I find a mission or someplace to live at while I am driving to
obtain My C D L license to continue to work.
I recently was released from serving 2 years in the Allen and Auglaize
county jails for theft and violation of Probation, so the CDL grant will help me. I am having trouble
finding a job that I am able to do for my age, I am 62. Because of my
record, no one seems to be willing to hire me. But I contacted Roehl.s
transport when I first was released, but since I am not able to get there I
stopped trying. They have continued to contact me in an attempt to get me
into this program and the only thing that is stopping me is the ability to
get there and to have the funds to find a place to stay until I have
qualified to stay as an employee.
I usually don't look for charity but I don't know what else I can do. I
need a car even if I can't get into Roehl's transport to get to and from
work here in Lima, Ohio, but I don't see any problem in being accepted into
Roehl's transport once I complete the application all I'll need is a means
to get there, I hope that you will be able to help me with this? I do hope
to hear back from you soon? Thank you respectfully,

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Great that going back to school! CDL are always in demand, even when the economy is weak. You will be on the way to having a stable job! Try a government job training program or workforce investment. Also, even take on debt if need be. As skills training is an example of good debt to have.

[F Smith]

I am married living in an RV with my wife. I was released from prison on September 11th, 2019. It took me till February 2020 to gain employment. But I want to get my CDL license, and a grant may help with that.
However, in August 2018 I was let go $65 shy of Georgia unemployment quota. My wife has been taking care of us since. This being through her employment with waffle house. I have put in numerous applications online to no avail. We have struggled to the point to where we haven't the money to pay our bills this month (January). Our monthly bills consist of
Lot rent $380.00
Loan $115.00
Car Insurance $98.00
Storage Unit $46.00
Is there any help for us? Also, is there any grants that maybe I could obtain to put me through truck driving school. There is a truck driving school in Columbus, Ga. that costs $3400 for a CDL. If I pay for the school myself I will have no problem gaining employment, due to truck drivers being in high demand right now. Anything you could help me with would be greatly appreciated.

[Patriots]

Arizona
I have a disconnection notice for my electric and also a letter to proceed in eviction from my apartment and we need a grant. My husband and I are both seniors, and my son is in CDL school. My husband drives a Truck over the road and in 7/3/2016 suffered from a Heart Attach in Oklahoma. The company he drove for lead him on for 7 weeks and would not let him go back to work. Swift Transportation ended up firing him at the end of August 2016.
They told him he had to leave the premises, find his own way home which is Phoenix and if he needed a place to stay there was a shelter down the block. Swift told him he had to leave the premises. Luckily he did find another truck driving job out of Oklahoma but it did not start for a couple of weeks. He was hired and did start working.
We have been trying very hard to catch up on all the bills that fell behind because of my husband not receiving income since 7/3/2016. I work for a Non-Profit Agency, and once my son gets the CDL license he can help. We are not looking for help to continue just to let us get back on our feet. He also has about 75,000.00 or more in medical bills in Oklahoma. I have gone without food and medication trying to catch up. Please I beg someone to help us by sending a grant. I am praying so hard for help. I am 62 years old and trying my hardest. My husband is 61 and also working hard to catch up. He also takes medication as well as I do.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

We have numerous employment and work programs listed on the site. Now whether they help pay for a CDL license or not, maybe they can. But there are many other home and off-site business based systems to try as well.

I am interested in unemployment grants for CDL Truck Driving School. Also would like to see if I can get help to start a business, that I can hire unemployed people to give them a job, or at least part time employment until they can find a full-time job. My business can be up and running within 2 months or less.

[MeandMe]

I am in need of help paying rent, bills if possible & I am interested in unemployment grants for CDL Truck Driving School. Also would like to see if I can get help to start a business, that I can hire unemployed people to give them a job, or at least part time employment until they can find a full-time job. My business can be up and running within 2 months or less.
I look forward to hearing back from you.