20 Years Old And Only Had Drivers License For Few Months

I will be 21 in 12/28/13 but i will have only had my drivers license for 2 months is there any companies that will help me. I know I can get into a school in 4/25/13 but I really don't want to wait any longer I've been wanting to do this for over 1yr also I have little money but if I have to I can save $1,000 please help :( I live in macomb Michigan.

To my knowledge you have to be 21 to be an interstate truck driver by federal law. I've heard that if you drive locally or in state you can be 18 but don't quote me on that. It's tough getting a local job without experience and by local I really mean in state. Literal local is going to be extremely hard.

As the old saying goes "it's not what you know but who you know" would be what you need in this situation. Then again "in the right place at the right time" can also deliver for you.

Why will you have to wait until April? most companies will start you off with usually 2-4 class spots a month once you're 21.

I also believe that you have to have a common drivers license for atleast one year before you can continue on to get a CDL...But, i'm unsure if that applies to all drivers, or just drivers from another country....Clarification, anyone ????

You need to be 21 to cross states lines AND have had your license for at least a year. You will not be accepted if you are 21 but have only had your license for 5 months. You will have to wait.

And for good reason. This is much much more dangerous and difficult than driving a 4 wheeler. You need to get your road experience with a 4 wheeler before driving a monstrous building. I wouldn't want anyone driving a truck that hasn't been driving a 4 wheeler for at least a year.

I know it sucks, but don't rush this.

Their are no restrictions for having a regular license for a certain period before getting a CDL. As long as you have a valid license at the time of getting your permit.

Now, a company will look at it sometimes that is hiring you, but not always. The fact that your MVR shows that your first issue of a license was just recently might be a factor in hiring. But, you have to start somewhere.

Many a farm boy never had a license, but drove heavy equipment most of his teen years. Many started at 12 riding tractors and driving combines. You may be a natural in that drivers seat. Won't know until you try.

Is that 4/25/14 and not 13? 4/25/13 has already passed. I say go for it. Federal law says you have to be 21 to cross state lines. You will be. You will be insurable too by most company policies. Not having that much experience driving can be a plus.

Check out you local Technical schools and community colleges. They have CDL courses that you can get grants for. The WIA is the most popular grant given for truck drivers. But, a company sponsored school will grantee you a job.

Call J. B. Hunt. They will work with you on all of this.

Good Luck.

Their are no restrictions for having a regular license for a certain period before getting a CDL. As long as you have a valid license at the time of getting your permit.

Now, a company will look at it sometimes that is hiring you, but not always. The fact that your MVR shows that your first issue of a license was just recently might be a factor in hiring. But, you have to start somewhere.

Many a farm boy never had a license, but drove heavy equipment most of his teen years. Many started at 12 riding tractors and driving combines. You may be a natural in that drivers seat. Won't know until you try.

Is that 4/25/14 and not 13? 4/25/13 has already passed. I say go for it. Federal law says you have to be 21 to cross state lines. You will be. You will be insurable too by most company policies. Not having that much experience driving can be a plus.

Check out you local Technical schools and community colleges. They have CDL courses that you can get grants for. The WIA is the most popular grant given for truck drivers. But, a company sponsored school will grantee you a job.

Call J. B. Hunt. They will work with you on all of this.

Good Luck.

At JB Hunt you need a minimum of 6 months experience to be hired.

Its not the companies that put on the one year of normal class D license. Its their insurance companies that do it.