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The Real Cost of Waiting Another Year to Get Your CDL
Many people think about earning their CDL for months—or even years—before taking the first step.
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How Old Do You Have to Be to Get a CDL?
If you’ve been thinking about starting a career in trucking, one of the first questions you might ask is: How old do you have to be to get a CDL?
The answer is straightforward: you can earn your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) at 18 years old.
At 18, you’ll be able to drive commercially within your state (intrastate). Once you turn 21, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your driving to interstate routes—crossing state lines and accessing even more job opportunities across the country.
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