New driver-independent-age requirement?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by dommac, Jun 6, 2018.

  1. dommac

    dommac Bobtail Member

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    OK guys, I’m looking to get a little insight on this plan I’ve had. I’m 20 years old and getting my CDL next month. I’ll be buying my own used day cab and a 53 foot dry van trailer. 21 seems to be the minimum for every company out there so what I’ll be doing is picking up loads off of online load boards. Do the companies hiring you for these loads also require you to be a certain age? I’ve looked on the one online load board and see plenty of intrastate hauls with decent pay. Thanks in advance
     
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  3. 06driver

    06driver Road Train Member

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    Intrastate 18 if your state allows it.

    Interstate 21 per FMCSA 391.11. Insurance is going to be your biggest problem.
     
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  4. dommac

    dommac Bobtail Member

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    Insurance will definitely be a pain, I’m dreading getting a quote. I don’t mind only doing intrastate hauling for the next year, my question is more of will I be allowed to take loads from load boards at 20.
     
  5. 06driver

    06driver Road Train Member

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    I don't have a good answer. Kind of depend on the broker. Legally they would have no reason to deny you, and in the current market some will probably work with you.

    Some brokers will lot even look at a new MC regardless of owners age.
     
  6. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    www.OOIDA.com can answer many of your questions. This is a business website for the owner-operator.
     
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