I'm thinking about becoming a truck driver and I'm trying to learn a little more about it!
That sounds great! Truck drivers provide essential services to society with the transportation of goods and materials from plants to distribution centers.
I love to drive and helping people would an added plus! Do truck drivers work long hours?
I believe they do. In Australia, truck drivers must rest for 15 minutes every 5.5 hours and 30 minutes for every 9 hours and then an hour break for 11 hours. This includes driving and non driving responsibilities.
That sounds reasonable! Would I need a special license to drive a truck?
I'm not sure about the licensing requirements but I know that drivers must inspect their vehicles for mechanical issues and any related issues dealing with safety.
I think I could do that! How's the pay for truck drivers?
industries.
Driving large trucks and buses require a commercial driver's license (CDL) to operate. Obtaining a CDL requires extra education and training dealing with the special knowledge requirements and handling characteristics of such a large vehicle. Drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) must adhere to the hours of service, which are regulations governing the driving hours of commercial drivers. These and all other rules regarding the safety of interstate commercial driving are issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The FMCSA is a division
Truck driver
A truck driver (commonly referred to as a trucker, teamster or driver in the United States and Canada; a truckie in Australia and New Zealand; a lorry driver, or driver in Ireland, the United Kingdom, India, Nepal and Pakistan) is a person who earns a living as the driver of a truck (usually a semi truck, box truck or dump truck).
Duties and functions.
Truck drivers provide an essential service to industrialized societies by transporting finished goods and raw materials over