What are the minimum requirements for a commercial drivers license (CDL)?
Applicants should be at least 18 years old to drive within New Jersey, and physically fit. To drive commercially outside of New Jersey, you need to be at least 21 years old with a minimum of three years of driving experience. The state has some vision requirements, too; you should have at least 20/40 vision in each eye (with or without glasses) and be able to identify red, green, and amber colors. Finally, you need to already have a basic automobile driver’s license before you can apply for a commercial one.
