Apply for a Financial Incentives Grant to get a Commercial Drivers License and Drive for SchoolConnect
In-person Info Session May 13, 2 PM
DFHV staff will help you fill out the application to get a CDL!
Date and time: May 13, 2022; 2:00PM
Location:
2235 Shannon Pl SE
Washington DC 20020
Registration is required for the Info Session. Please contact Amanuel Gebregiyorgis to register at 202-770-6007 or [email protected].
Please bring the following documents to the session:
- Your Face ID
- Clean Hands Certificate
About the program
DFHV is inviting taxi drivers to apply for a grant that will allow them enroll in a DFHV sponsored training program to get a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Drivers will be asked to commit to drive a school bus for the SchoolConnect program for 6 months.
DFHV is sponsoring taxi drivers to obtain a CDL with a student and passenger endorsement at no personal cost, estimated at $7,000 in value. The program provides drivers with financial incentives up to $2,100.00 for continuing to drive school buses for DC SchoolConnect once they sign an agreement and pass written and driving tests. The program would offer a competitive wage for driving with DC SchoolConnect. DFHV's CDL program would not restrict drivers from continuing to drive taxis while participating in the training program or while being a school bus driver for DC SchoolConnect outside the hours of the DC SchoolConnect program.
The CDL training will take 4 to 6 weeks.
In order to apply:
- You must be an owner and operator of a vehicle-for-hire legally operating and incorporated in the District (See DC Code § 50–301.20(b)(1)(B) and (D));
- (Meaning that you live in DC OR have a business address in DC OR have an Independent Vehicle Business (IVB) license. Note that DFHV will be making it easy for you to renew your IVB if it’s inactive).
- Have an Active Face ID which is not expiring in the next few months
- Have a Clean Hands Certificate
- Pass a DOT physical. The doctor must be an FMCSA certified DOT physical provider. (Download the medical form; some providers listed below).
How to Apply:
The application materials can be downloaded from the grants page
If you have questions, please contact:
Amanuel Gebregiyorgis
(202) 770-6007
[email protected]
SOME OPTIONS TO GET A DOT PHYSCIAL
https://www.cvs.com/minuteclinic/clinic-locator/dc/washington/dot-physicals.html