The last thing to touch on regarding the working side of life as a truck driver is what it takes to become one.
I am sure you are not surprised to learn that The Department of Transportation (DOT), through the FMCSA has commercial driver’s license program and strict requirements for operating a commercial vehicle.
These include age, testing (written and skill), licensing, and medical. Now, once you pass and/or complete everything you will earn your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Keep in mind, the federal government has set the standards, but the individual states have their own requirements as well. When you get licensed in must be in your state of residence and in accordance with law.
The standard basic eligibility requirements are:
- You must be 21 years old (to drive across state lines);
- Have no felony or other disqualifying criminal history (Some trucking companies hire felony truck drivers do, but with convictions that are seven years old or more).
