Switching Lanes with Wayne
Unlocking Second Chance Opportunities in Trucking
Founded by Wayne Lane, Fresh Start program graduate, Switching Lanes with Wayne is dedicated to providing quality education and support for people interested in entering the trucking industry.
The company's focus is on helping individuals with past challenges transition into successful trucking careers.Its CDL prep course prepares students to obtain a CDL permit—a critical step toward attending full CDL classes. Training also includes ​guidance on inspections, state and federal safety standards, and trucking regulations. The ​instruction incorporates a combination of classroom and field training for Class A and Class B licenses, featuring hands-on experience and real-world applications.
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Switching Lanes with Wayne is committed to helping people succeed by providing personalized support and guidance every step of the way. Whether someone needs assistance with CDL coursework, career planning, or both, Switching Lanes with Wayne is there to help.
Wayne's Story
​My name is Wayne Lane, a fully accredited CDL Instructor on the FMCSA’s Training Provider Registry at CMSC Parker Professional Driving School and the founder of Switching Lanes with Wayne LLC. I specialize in pre-CDL training and in-class theory helping individuals build a strong foundation for careers in professional driving. I have also taught ESL students and helped them get their CDL. I started my company after graduating from the Fresh Start Entrepreneurship program in 2024.
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In collaboration with the National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls, Families for Justice As Healing, Justice 4 Housing, and The Louis Brown Peace Institute, I have supported many individuals in obtaining their CDL license. For the past 2 years I have been doing some teaching at Suffolk County House of Corrections, Plymouth HOC, Dedham HOC and DYS. My mission is to create pathways for personal and professional success, regardless of one’s circumstances.
My life experiences have really given me a unique opportunity to help others who have been down and out and feel like they don’t have a bright future. I was released after seventeen and a half years in Angola, one of the most dangerous prisons in the United States. Once I came home, I did worry about being able to support myself. I was able to get my CDL license about a year after coming home and it has made such a difference in my life. I am a homeowner and small business owner. A career driving trucks can make a huge difference in your life. You will have job stability and there are many companies willing to hire convicted felons. I have been employed at Olympia Moving and Storage, Waste Management, Capital Waste Service, Stop and Shop and now CMSC Parker. If you have a strong drive and good work ethic this could be a great opportunity for you.
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