September 10, 2025

Florida jail inmate earns CDL and double/triple trailer endorsements

Steve Smith

Florida jail inmate earns CDL and double/triple trailer endorsements

The Walton County Jail in Florida just saw its first female inmate finish the jail’s CDL training program, earning a Class A license with no restrictions.

Why it matters: Getting a CDL in Florida is tough. You have to pass written tests, a road test, and show you can handle big rigs safely. Not many folks do it while in jail, and this is a big milestone for both the inmate and the program.

Ajiah Gee, 25, worked alongside her instructor to finish the whole course and passed all the requirements for her CDL.
She picked up endorsements for Double/Triple Trailers and Tankers on top of her regular Class A license.

The program: The jail’s CDL course is paid for with inmate welfare funds, not taxpayer dollars. The goal is to give folks a fresh start and real job skills before they get out.

The Walton County Sheriff’s Office put it simply: “Second chances matter. Every certificate, every license, and every step forward is a chance to choose a new path.”

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