Required Experience 3 Years?

Is a new hire required to have 3 Years driving experience to be considered for a driving position? Or just list 3 years experience if they have it? (brand new CDL driver / 21 years old)

 

If you mean a Class-C automobile license, most companies want 12 months experience.

 

No, I mean a class A CDL driver.

 

Depends on the company; some companies don't require any experience at all other than CDL school.

 

But does DOT or the FMCSA require it? Or does it as you say... "Depend on the company"?

 

Company policy.
@Ridgeline can explain it better than me.

 

It depends on where you want to go. I've seen some jobs that require 2 or more years. Your average company wants 1 year experience. If you're looking for a local or regional job in this day and age, it's a pretty good chance they want 3 years. The driver market is shifting towards applicants with a lot of experience and clean records, especially in the local and regional market. Which company are you looking at?

 

Where is the drivers location; state & nearest city/town?
We might find something local if that's what he wants.

 

Welcome to TTR!

If they required it they wouldn’t have given you a CDL.
Just start applying to companies that you’re interested in. There are many carriers that hire students with no experience. Some will want a year or five of experience with a CDL. IMO 2 years is where the most doors will open.

What are you looking to do with that CDL? Local, OTR and what trailer type interests you most?

 

Just two big carriers I checked quickly.

Swift says you need to be 23 unless you were in the military.

Schneider says 21 so that’s a fine start if they hire in your area.