Well that depends what kind of truck you want to drive. For huge eighteen wheelers you do need a CDL. You can take classes at your local community college for a CDL license.
In order to be a dump truck driver, you first need to have your commercial driver's license, or CDL. Afterwards, you would need to be hired on by a construction company.
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It's not vital to have a degree to become a truck driver, but the qualifications you do need are a valid truck driving license (CDL license) and a clean record, both driving and criminal. You have to be over 21 and have no signifcant vision problems (i.e. using corrective lenses is fine). There will be extensive training, including regular physicals, but it can be a rewarding job.
if your gonna drive the tow truck yah you need a license
If you are simply driving the truck as a job, you will only need a commercial driver's license on top of a regular driver's license. This is the general rule for people who drive vehicles for a living.
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Yes,to drive a one ton dump truck a commercial driver's license is required;
to get a truck driving jobs you will need a commercial driver license or CDL. as if you are looking for a tow trucking job you will also need a towing license.
Driver's license
You need a special bus drivers license to become a bus driver. This license is called an F extension. You will also need to be cleared by your doctor.
You will need to get certified with a CDL (Commercial Drivers License) certification. If you live in New England, you can check out www.nettts.com/Truck-Driving-Schools for locations, schedules, and costs.