Owner, Switching Lanes with Wayne

Fresh Start Graduate, Program Mentor

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​​​My name is Wayne Lane, and I am a fully accredited CDL Instructor listed on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry at CMSC Parker Professional Driving School. I am also the founder of Switching Lanes with Wayne LLC. I specialize in pre-CDL preparation and in-class theory instruction, helping individuals build a strong foundation for successful careers in professional driving. In addition, I have experience teaching ESL students and supporting them in obtaining their CDL. I started my company after graduating from the Fresh Start Entrepreneurship program in 2024.

 

My personal life experience has uniquely positioned me to support individuals who may feel discouraged or uncertain about their future. After serving 18 years at Angola State Prison, one of the most challenging correctional facilities in the United States, I returned home with serious concerns about rebuilding my life and supporting myself. Within one year of my release, I earned my CDL, a decision that profoundly changed the direction of my life. Today, I am a homeowner and a small business owner. Because of this journey, I am deeply committed to returning to correctional facilities and partnering with organizations throughout Massachusetts to support incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals, as well as anyone in our communities who is committed to pursuing a career in trucking.​