Driver Requirements

Driver Requirements


  • Age: Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Experience: Must have 12 months of verifiable OTR tractor – trailer experience within the last 24 months or 2 years OTR experience within the last 5 years. We will consider other experience on a case-by-case basis.
  • License: Must possess a valid Class A CDL with Doubles/Triples endorsement.
  • Violations: No major moving violations within the last 36 months.
  • Background: Must not have any felony, DUI or drug related convictions within the past five (5) years, no more than one (1) in a lifetime and none ever in a commercial motor vehicle.  If the applicant has a felony, misdemeanor, DUI or drug related conviction more than five (5) years old and meets the lifetime and motor vehicle criteria, the applicant must provide proper Canadian permits that would allow him/her to legally cross the border without incident before the applicant can be considered for employment.
  • Accidents: No more than 1 preventable accident within the last 36 months.  No rear-end accidents ever (commercial or personal vehicle).
  • Physical Requirements: Must pass DOT Physical and Drug Screen.
  • Canada: Must be able to obtain a passport.

*For complete details and requirements, please call recruiting at 1-866-254-2884
**Information subject to change without notice.
***Exceptions to requirements made on an individual basis.

If you would like to start a new exciting career in Drive-Away
the online application process only takes 20 to 30 minutes.