CDL Training Program — Western Express Driver Academy

About This Position

Don't have a CDL yet? Western Express offers a CDL training program with tuition reimbursement tied to an employment commitment. Western Express has accepted sex offense registrants into their driver training program. After completing CDL training and obtaining your license, you're employed directly by Western Express as a driver. This is one of the few CDL training programs with a documented history of accepting sex offense applicants.

Requirements

Must be 21+ for OTR (18+ for intrastate). No CDL required to apply for training program. DOT physical and drug test. Sex offense registrants considered for training program. Employment commitment required for tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

CDL training with tuition reimbursement. Employment offer upon CDL graduation. Starting pay $0.40-$0.45/mile with increases. Health insurance. 401k.

No background check required to apply.

⚠ SORNA Restrictions — Tennessee

Tennessee prohibits Tier II/III registrants from being employed within 1,000 ft of schools and daycare centers. All registrants must report employment to their supervising agency.

Informational only. Consult your attorney or supervision officer.

Offense Acceptance

✓ Western Express CDL training program has accepted sex offense registrants. Employment commitment required for tuition reimbursement. One of the most accessible CDL pathways for SO registrants.

Programs

Hiring Policy

Western Express evaluates CDL applicants individually. Sex offense registrants with valid CDL are actively recruited. DOT regulations and a clean driving record are the primary requirements.

Restrictions

Driving record, DOT physical, and drug test required. Some freight clients may restrict certain backgrounds for dedicated routes.

About Western Express Transport

Western Express is a Nashville-based trucking carrier with operations throughout the Western United States. Western Express is one of the most frequently cited trucking companies in sex offender employment resources as explicitly welcoming CDL drivers with sex offense convictions. They offer OTR (over-the-road) positions with team driving options, flatbed, and refrigerated freight. Western Express provides CDL training through their Driver Academy and has placed sex offense registrants in driving positions.