Ohio CDL Requirements

In State Driving Age:
18
Driving Between States Age:
21
Hazardous Age:
21
Exams Required:
  • Vision
  • Health
  • Written Test
IDs Required:
  • Driver's License
  • Social Security Card
Visit the Ohio License Requirements Website

Truck drivers in Ohio who are looking to drive a vehicle that weighs more than 26,001 pounds are going to need to meet the Ohio CDL requirements and obtain their commercial driver's license (CDL). Individuals applying for this particular license must be at least 18 years of age or older. Those looking to apply for jobs that require cross-state travel are going to need to be 21 years of age or older.

Those applying for a CDL are going to need to provide the following pieces of Ohio licensing information: Proof of citizenship, proof of medical exam, a valid driver’s license, and proof of social security. Those who meet these Ohio CDL requirements will then take both a written test and a driving exam.  View the free Ohio CDL Manual for the information you will need to study to pass your written test.

Ohio re-licensing information requires that individuals renew their license by their birth date. Those who allow their license to expire for over 6 months will be subject to testing for a written and driving skills test.

View Truck Driving Schools in Ohio that provide CDL License training in your area.  Search all Truck Driving Jobs if you are looking for a CDL job in a different state.