North Carolina CDL Requirements

In State Driving Age:
Driving Between States Age:
21
Hazardous Age:
21
Exams Required:
  • Vision
  • Health
  • Written Test
  • Driving Test
IDs Required:
  • State ID
  • Social Security Card
Visit the North Carolina License Requirements Website

You will need a commercial driver's license (CDL) in order to become a trucker in NC. The laundry list of North Carolina CDL requirements can be daunting to those who have not worked to understand what is expected of them during the application process. These various pieces of North Carolina licensing information will help you to be prepared as you apply for your commercial driver’s license.

Those who are applying in the state of North Carolina will need to prove that they are a resident in the state. They will also need to be able to prove both identity and age, and will need to provide proof of social security identification.

Applicants must also prove that they have a clean driving record, that they hold liability insurance, and that they are physically healthy (through a physical examination report).

View the free North Carolina CDL Manual for information that will be covered on the written exam.

North Carolina re-licensing information shows that individuals must renew every four years, and that those with Hazmat clearances must renew that clearance every 5 years. Individuals who allow their license to expire for over one year will need to re-test to receive their license.

 View Truck Driving Schools in North Carolina to find a CDL training facility in your area.

Search all Truck Driving Jobs if you are looking for a CDL job in a different state.