â21 years of loyalty gone in a flash - First Direct Reviewâ. Written on: 03/08/2016 by Colewb218 (1 review written) up until now I've always been an advocate of FD, and have been a loyal customer since the early days despite many tempting offers from the competition.
1. Getting qualified. To become a lorry, bus or coach driver you need to: have a full car licence. be over 18 - but there are some exceptions.
While each trucking company has their own hiring policies, on the average, trucking companies require that a new cdl driver employee have: 1  NO failed or refused drug or alcohol test within the last 3 years. 2  NO reckless driving convictions within the last 3 years. 3  NO license suspension for points within the last 3 years.