You have to be able to learn to drive one - that's the most basic part. There's a lot of stuff you have to be willing to put up with. To list it all would really take a long time to list. If you have the time, I'd suggest you search for a website called "The Truckers Report", and take a look through their forums. A lot of your questions can be answered there.
If they buy it.
It is not illegal for a semi truck driver to honk their horn as long as it is used in appropriate situations, such as to warn other drivers of potential dangers or to communicate with others on the road. However, excessive or unnecessary honking can be subject to local noise ordinances.
I guess you could get by with it if you wanted
This will depend on year and brand of truck, a driver record, number of miles truck will be driven in a year, and type of freight a driver will be hauling
"Semi truck" has become common usage for a Class 7 or 8 truck driver pulling a trailer which is mounted by a fifth wheel, but can be applied to any truck pulling a trailer which is fifth wheel mounted.
The first step in getting a job as a semi truck driver is getting specialized training in this field. Find the school that best fits your wants and needs in becoming a semi truck driver. Some schools offer a list of trucking companies hiring, once you completed the program successfully. Now if you cant afford to go through school to gain your CDL, you can simply take the test on your own. Once you have your CDL there a few ways to start working as a truck driver. One way is buy a truck and become an independent contractor, or apply for trucking positions in your area and drive the company trucks.
Purchasing insurance for a semi truck requires the same information as that of car insurance. The age of the driver, the drivers driving history, the age and make of the truck and the value of the load.
You go to an actual truck driving school.
Take it to a shop that specializes in rebuilding truck engines.
One place to search for information about becoming a semi truck driver would be by visiting a school that trains drivers. It will benefit you most to speak to an a actual person who trains truck drivers, because they are knowledgeable about the field.
Who invented the Semi-truck?
If the semi truck knocked on the garbage truck, yes.