Truck driving is a hard job but it is so fun to ride along. The air ride is like an amusement ride
There are three diferent types of driver jobs, owner operators, owner drivers and company drivers.
I didn't know there were categories. What's the difference?
Owner operators own but do not drive, owner drivers own and drive, company drivers are hired to drive but don't own the trucks
Hmm I bet each of those jobs has a big difference in pay. Do you know which is the most common?
I am not sure but I do know that truck drivers are also responsible for inspecting their vehicles for mechanical and safety issues.
I would think there would be a person that takes care of that for them. Do you know anything else interesting about truck driving?
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
-Operators are those who own their own authority to haul goods and often drive their own truck, possibly owning a small fleet anywhere from 1-10 trucks, maybe as few as only 2 or 3 trucks.
Job categories.
Both owner operators/owner driver and company drivers can be in these categories.
- Auto haulers work hauling cars on specially built trailers and require specific skills loading and operating this type of specialized trailer.
- Boat haulers work moving boats ranging in size from bass boats to full