How Old Do You Have To Be To Get Your Cdl License In Order To Drive Big Trucks?

im 18 years old and i stay in Memphis tn

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categories Trucking Jobs | cdlbjobs February 18, 2010

6 Comments to “How Old Do You Have To Be To Get Your Cdl License In Order To Drive Big Trucks?”

  1. By ★Kaboom★, February 18, 2010 @ 5:02 pm

    The minimum age is NOT 21. The minimum age is actually 18. Although if you get your CDL at age 18 your restricted to intrastate driving only, meaning you can ONLY haul loads within your state boundaries. If you do get your CDL at 18 it’s going to be hard to find a job because most companies usually hire above the age of 21 due to insurance reasons. The best way to get a job is if you start off driving locally for one of the more common businesses in the area like Coca Cola, Pepsi, Frito Lays, or maybe someone you know who may be looking for a local driver.
    As the person stated above, If you do get your CDL at 18 you cannot apply for Hazmat Endorsements unless you are 21 and over.

  2. By titantor, February 18, 2010 @ 8:46 pm

    The minimum age to apply for a CDL is usually 21, as required by the Department of Transportation, although some states may allow drivers who are 18-20 to apply for a CDL that is valid only within the driver’s state of residence. 18-20 year olds additionally cannot obtain HazMat or School Bus endorsements and in some states, such as New York, cannot apply for a Class A license. A single state CDL only restricts driving of CMVs within the holder’s state (not non-commercial vehicles), and automatically converts to a 50 state CDL at the age of 21.

  3. By Pete T, February 19, 2010 @ 12:11 am

    18 to drive intrastate , 21 to drive interstate

  4. By Anonymous, February 19, 2010 @ 4:20 am

    you go to a school or sign on with a company and pay thru the nose for it. most places wont hire you until your 21 though

  5. By Anonymous, February 19, 2010 @ 5:44 am

    i think you have to wait another 3 years. i think you need to be 21 so their insurance will cover you.

  6. By walkabou, February 19, 2010 @ 12:13 pm

    if u can get CDL then u can drive

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