Transitioning from military service to civilian life can be daunting. Many veterans face challenges such as unemployment, underemployment, or struggles with mental health and substance use. At Emerge Career, we believe every veteran deserves not just a job, but a sustainable career path that brings purpose and stability. Through vocational training and dedicated career coaching, we help veterans build skills, regain confidence, and achieve long-term employment success.

Before you can start CDL training, you must be legally eligible to hold a Commercial Driver’s License. In this post, we explain why some students face disqualification, common reasons for ineligibility, and the steps you can take to confirm your status or petition for a waiver. By securing both eligibility and an employer pre-offer letter, you’ll protect your time and ensure a real job is waiting after training.

Being put “on hold” for medical clearance doesn’t end your CDL journey—it just means you need a doctor’s note confirming you’re fit to drive. This post explains why holds happen, which health issues or medications may trigger them, and how to get cleared so you can pass the DOT Physical and move forward with confidence.

In this post, we break down what a pre-offer letter is, why it’s especially important for people with a record, and how connecting with owner-operators can open doors. Learn the step-by-step process to secure a pre-offer letter and start CDL training with the confidence that a job is already waiting for you.

Being placed “on hold” in your CDL journey can feel discouraging, but it’s not the end of the road. At Emerge Career, this step exists to protect your time and ensure you have a real pathway to employment once training is complete. In this post, we explain why students may be placed on hold, what securing a pre-offer letter looks like, and how this process ultimately sets you up for long-term success as a CDL driver.

Emerge Career offers financial assistance for key steps like DOT Physicals, CLP exams, and license reinstatement to help justice-involved and low-income students succeed.

In a groundbreaking collaboration designed to remove barriers to employment and education, Emerge Career and the Tri-Valley Career Center have partnered to provide Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training and workforce support to justice-involved and system-impacted individuals across Alameda County, CA. This partnership leverages the strengths of both organizations to create seamless pathways to high-demand careers in transportation and logistics.

In a powerful step toward economic equity and reentry success, Goodwill of San Francisco Bay has partnered with Emerge Career to launch a pilot program offering Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training and job placement services for justice-involved individuals in Bay Area Counties. This innovative partnership marks a critical investment in second chances, workforce development, and scalable reentry solutions.

At Emerge Career, we're proud to share the success of our recent collaboration with the New York City Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice (MOCJ) and local driving schools, which has led to the graduation of 19 formerly justice-involved New Yorkers from our Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training program. This initiative not only provides a second chance for individuals reentering society but also addresses the critical shortage in the trucking industry.