FACT CHECK: No, State Department Is Not Offering Free CDL Training
The content provided talks about a claim circulating on Facebook, which states that the State Department is offering free commercial driving license (CDL) training. The verdict given to this claim is “False.” Further details on the explanation or context are not provided in the excerpt. While I don’t have the specific details mentioned in the excerpt, it appears the claim regarding the State Department offering free Commercial Driving License (CDL) training has been determined as false. Typically, CDL training programs are offered through various vocational schools, community colleges, and private driving schools, and while there may be government grants or assistance programs available that can help subsidize the cost of training, it’s not usual for the State Department itself to provide such training directly.
If you’re interested in obtaining a CDL, it would be practical to check with local driving schools or community colleges to see what courses they offer and if any financial aid or state-funded assistance is available. Additionally, some transportation companies may offer to pay for training or reimburse training costs if you agree to work for them for a certain period after obtaining your CDL, which could be another avenue to explore.
An image shared on Facebook claims the State Department is offering free commercial driving license (CDL) training.
Verdict: False
There is no evidence the State Department is offering such a course. The State Department is not offering any such program, according to a State Department spokesperson.
Fact Check:
Social media users are claiming that the United States is offering a free CDL training. These posts are accompanied by the State Department seal, indicating that it’s approved by the agency.
“Starting From June 2024, the United States will provide a six-month free CDL course. If you need a CDL driver’s license, you can apply for for free with your citizenship, and foreigners can apply for it for free with their residence permit,” the post reads.
There is no evidence for this claim. Check Your Fact reviewed the State Department website and did not find any results for an alleged CDL course. (There is a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) FAQ page on the website, but does not mention a free CDL course).
A State Department spokesperson denied the claim in an email to Check Your Fact. (RELATED: Did John Kerry’s Daughter Say Billions Must Die For ‘New World Order’?)
“The Department of State has no involvement with a purported CDL course,” the spokesperson said.
Check Your Fact also reviewed the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services website and did not find any instances of them offering a free CDL course. Check Your Fact also reached out to USCIS for comment.
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