I would recommend reading Brett's Book. The Raw Truth about Trucking. Available free on this site. Or, order it on Amazon, I'm sure Brett wouldn't mind selling a few either!

Here's your homework...

A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
I have another young man in your position some advice. I guess it is easier if I just share again.
1) protect your driving record. Don't speed, don't do reckless stuff. Pretty much don't do all of the foolhardy stuff teens love to do with a license and a car.
2) don't be a party animal. Nothing will end, at least delay it for a good while, faster than a DUI.
As far as preparing you for a future as a truck driver there are 2 viable options that stand out to me.
A) military. Turn 18 and join the military for 3 years. Have them initially train you to drive large pieces of equipment. There are many benefits to entering this career after military service.
B) start working at a dock for a wharehouse, Distribution Center, etc.. Work your way into a yard dog position. Do that until you turn 21. Again you gain practical experience.
Of note: if the yard jockey position requires a CDL than you may have to downgrade your CDL back to a class C/D license when you turn 21. Your work as a yard jockey won't count for OTR experience and most companies want drivers without OTR experience to be fresh out of school.
I wish you well in your endeavors.
Drive Safe and God Speed
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region. It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time.
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Currently I am 16 about to turn 17 and I tell you what, I am excited to turn 21 and hit the road, if you guys could give me any tips, that would be great!