There are over 3.5 million semi truck drivers in the U.S. Some of these own their own trucks and others work for corporation or trucking firms.
There are many truck drivers that work for UPS. Each city employs at least ten different truck drivers, as many are needed in every area. One can apply at their local UPS store.
It depends on the type of driver. There are more than 3 million truck drivers total in the US, but less than 2 million are driving big rigs. For a more detailed breakdown, take a look at http://www.intellipoop.com/2009/07/truck-drivers-and-driversales-workers/
80,000 to 100,000 US dollars
commercial truck drivers
In the US, commercial truck drivers cannot drive more than 11 hours in a 14 hours period. Also, the driver must have 10 consecutive hours of rest before driving again.
In the US, unless otherwise permitted, 80,000 lbs.
You need to be 16 years old to drive a semi truck all over the United States of America.
For a five axle combination running in the US, 42 - 45 tons is typical for it to remain within legal weight limits.
The power unit itself will be 96 inches at the most. In the US, trailers can be 102 inches wide.
For transient use, yes. To live in the US as a resident and get a truck driving job in the US, no.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2010, the average truck driver made $37,770 annually, or $18.16 an hour.
Typically, between 44,000 - 48,000 lbs. of cargo, under US weight limitations.