Virginia CDL Requirements

In State Driving Age:
18
Driving Between States Age:
21
Hazardous Age:
21
Exams Required:
  • Vision
  • Written Test
  • Driving Test
IDs Required:
  • State ID
  • Social Security Card
Visit the Virginia License Requirements Website

If you are looking to pick up a trucking job that stays within the state of Virginia, you only need to be 18 years old. If you are looking to pick up a job that requires you to cross state lines or carry hazardous materials, you are going to need to be 21 years old.

These basic Virginia CDL requirements are similar throughout the nation. As in other states, you will be expected to provide 2 different pieces of proof of identity and proof of a social security number. Virginia takes it one step further by requesting that you provide proof of residency in the state and proof of legal residency in the country. Those who manage to provide these pieces of Virginia licensing information will then be asked to take both a written knowledge test and a driving skills test, with each challenging their knowledge of truck driving in general.  You should study for the written test from the Virginia CDL Manual.

Virginia re-licensing information includes information on renewals and retesting. Those who have allowed their license to expire for over one year are subject to retesting when looking to re-license. CDL licenses in Virginia are valid for 8 years.

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