Class A CDL Truck Driver Job Requirements

In order to qualify for a Class A CDL truck driver job, you should meet some basic criteria to prove you are able to handle a class A vehicle type which has been designated as “any combination of vehicles with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds provided the GVWR of the vehicle(s) being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.” – Federal Highway Administration (FHWA):

Here are some of the basic requirements:

At least 22 years of age
Ability to be away from home at least 1 week (7 days) at a time
No convictions for a DUI (drug or alcohol-related) offense in the last 5 years
No more than one DUI (drug or alcohol-related) offense in a lifetime
Must hold a valid U.S. driver's license for one year
Must have a U.S. residential address within the hiring area
Ability to pass a DOT physical and DOT drug screen

If you meet these requirements and are interested in CDL training working toward securing a truck driving job, just complete our online driver application. Upon receiving your app, you can contact us to speak with a personal driver agent about your trucking career possibilities.