Yes! Many states allow felons to obtain their CDL permit. It is possible to become prohibited from getting your CDL if your CDL involved the use of a commercial vehicle. Generally, if you have a felony on your record that is not related to the use or misuse of a commercial vehicle, you should have no trouble getting your CDL, regardless of whether or not you have a felony on your record. Arkansas and Oklahoma will allow you to get your commercial drivers license and become a professional truck driver.
Another way of finding a job as a convicted felon is to find a carrier that will hire you. There are quite a few large carriers that will hire someone with a felony on their record and many of the carriers we place drivers with will hire felons. They are more than happy give people another chance to get back into the workforce.
We are ready to assist you in getting employed as a truck driver, even if you have a felony on your record. Ask about the job placement services we provide our students.