Dallas College, Goodwill Launch CDL Training
A new partnership with FleetForce Truck Driver Training offers Class A, B and C commercial driver's license instruction in Dallas.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Jobs — General
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Dallas College and Goodwill Industries of Dallas have partnered with FleetForce Truck Driver Training to offer commercial driver's license training. The program uses Goodwill Dallas' existing entry-level driver training facilities, with instruction provided by FleetForce's licensed trainers.
Why it matters
The program is intended to address demand for qualified truck drivers in the Dallas area, where more than 6,100 truck driving positions are advertised. It also supports Goodwill Dallas' workforce development efforts for individuals facing employment barriers.
Dallas has more than 6,100 advertised truck driving positions, including roughly 2,600 intermodal and 1,400 distribution driver openings. The partnership marks FleetForce's 17th U.S. training location and its first in the Dallas-Fort Worth region.
The players
Dallas College
Dallas College is a public community college system serving the Dallas area with workforce and technical programs.
Goodwill Industries of Dallas
Goodwill Industries of Dallas is a nonprofit workforce development and job-training organization serving individuals facing employment barriers.
FleetForce Truck Driver Training
FleetForce Truck Driver Training is a commercial driver training provider that operates training locations across the United States.
The details
Students receive classroom instruction and hands-on training for Class A, B and C commercial driver's licenses. Qualified graduates are guaranteed an interview with a participating major truckload carrier under FleetForce's Next10,000 campaign through the end of 2026.
Timeline
The Next10,000 campaign interview guarantee for qualified students runs through the end of 2026.
Market Landscape
The partnership extends FleetForce's Next10,000 campaign into its 17th U.S. training location and its first in the Dallas-Fort Worth region. It reflects a broader push by training providers to pair commercial driver licensing with carrier hiring pipelines in high-demand freight markets.
Qualified students can pursue Class A, B or C commercial driver's license training at Goodwill's Dallas facilities at no mention of cost in the source. Those who qualify under the Next10,000 campaign are guaranteed an interview with a participating major truckload carrier through the end of 2026.
The takeaway
For Dallas residents seeking a path into trucking, combining formal CDL training with a guaranteed carrier interview offers a structured route into a market with thousands of open driving roles. Interested applicants should check eligibility requirements directly with the training providers.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Truck News.
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