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How old must you be to get your cdl license to become a truck driver?

Updated: 8/18/2019
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Codycodeman5

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You can get one at 18, but you won't be able to operate a CMV outside of your home state, nor will you be able to get a hazmat endorsement (not to mention your prospects of being hired as a CMV operator at 18 are pretty slim). To be able to operate a CMV in interstate operations, you must be 21.

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