Route salespeople must have a driver's license. Some route salespeople need a commercial driver's license (CDL). This license is required for salespeople who drive across state lines or operate trucks that are designed to carry 26,000 pounds. Requirements for a CDL vary by state.

To get a commercial driver's license applicants must:

• be at least 18 years old (21 if driving interstate);
• pass written and skills tests; and
• have a valid noncommercial license or have passed all tests required to obtain one.

For additional information on obtaining a driver's license in Illinois, contact the local office of the Driver Services Division, or write to: