For Immediate
Release:
July 24, 2026
Monmouth and Ocean counties approve no
cost shared services agreement for CDL driver training
FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County
Commissioners and the Ocean County Board of County Commissioners have approved
a shared services agreement for Commercial Driver’s License training and the
use of a training simulator.
Ocean County passed the resolution on July 8 and
Monmouth County passed the resolution on July 16.
“Monmouth County and Ocean County each have
specialized resources, personnel and operational capabilities that support
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training,” said Monmouth County Commissioner
Director Thomas A. Arnone. “By working together through this shared services
agreement, we are able to exchange those resources in a way that improves
operational efficiency without any financial cost to either county. Under the
agreement, Ocean County will provide CDL training to Monmouth County employees,
while Monmouth County will provide Ocean County employees with access to its
virtual CDL training simulators. This partnership reflects our continued
commitment to finding innovative, cost-effective ways to deliver essential
services and reinforces our goal of operating the most economically efficient
county in New Jersey.”
Monmouth County’s training facilities offer access to
advanced heavy equipment simulators, giving trainees the opportunity to
practice operating graders, loaders, backhoes, and excavators through
realistic, immersive scenarios. This hands-on training experience helps
operators build confidence and develop essential skills in a controlled
environment before transitioning to real-world equipment operation.
“The shared service
agreement will help to improve workflow efficiency by expanding access to tools
and expertise, while continuing to ensure that all Ocean County personnel
receive the highest-quality training needed to serve our residents
effectively,” Ocean County Commissioner Director Frank Sadeghi, co-liaison to
the Ocean County Roads Department said. “This agreement is an example of how
collaboration between local governments aims to improve services and deliver
greater value for the taxpayers.”
Ocean County’s in-house
Commercial Driver’s License training program provides comprehensive preparation
for CDL licensing through three phases including classroom instruction,
behind-the-wheel skills training and road tests.
“The CDL training shared
service agreement between Ocean County and Monmouth County seeks to ensure that
taxpayer dollars are being spent responsibly,” Ocean County Commissioner Ray
Gormley, co-liaison to the Ocean County Roads Department said. “By sharing
expertise and resources between the counties, the program reduces training
costs, strengthens local government partnerships, and helps to ensure qualified
drivers are ready to support essential public services throughout Ocean
County.”
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