Tennessee CDL Requirements

In State Driving Age:
18
Driving Between States Age:
21
Hazardous Age:
21
Exams Required:
  • Vision
  • Health
  • Written Test
  • Driving Test
IDs Required:
  • State ID
Visit the Tennessee License Requirements Website

Tennessee licensing information requires some additional restrictions that go above and beyond the national minimum. You will need to meet these requirements in order to obtain a TN CDL job.

Tennessee CDL requirements state that individuals must be 21 years old to obtain their CDL. Individuals may be 18 or older if they do not leave the state while operating the vehicle, and if they stay within 100 miles of their jobsite.

The full medical report required under Tennessee CDL requirements features a vision test, a hearing test, a drug test, and blood pressure test. Individuals who are able to provide this information will be expected to take and complete the knowledge exam and the driver’s test.  The information on the knowledge exam is found in the Tennessee CDL Manual.

Tennessee re-licensing information shows that individuals are expected to renew their license every 5 years. Those who want to avoid retesting must have their renewed licensing information in by their birth date.

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