The United States Department of Transportation handles the criteria for driving a semi truck or other big rig. Depending on what you are transporting there are five different levels of endorsements for semi truck drivers and they must have their CDL license also.
To operate a heavy truck one is required to have a Commercial Driving License (CDL). In Australia there are 5 different classes of licenses for heavy truck drivers.
Yes, you need to obtain a special drivers license for truck driving. You are required to take a course, and do a written test as well as a driving test to get your truck license.
No, truck driving for a business will usually require you to obtain a Class "C" drivers license. You will be required to take a written and hands on test.
It's Commercial Drivers License, not "Certified", and it's only required if the GVW of the vehicle is more than 26,000 lbs.
Towing businesses are highly regulated. In most states you need a special tow truck license. Often the local municipalities will have further restrictions. The type of license required to drive a tow truck depends on the state and the size of the tow truck. Flat bed drivers generally required a CDL where as claw truck drivers generally can use their regular drivers license.
Generally you will need a CDL license and a certificate of proficiency in driving a truck.
People need a truck license in order to drive a truck for the safety of themselves and other drivers. Driving a truck is very different from driving a traditional car and requires additional training.
You can go to your local drivers license place and they should provide you a truck driving company who will not only give you a job but also put you through truck driving school.
For this type of job, a Class A or Class B commercial driver's license is required. Past experience in trucking is another important requirement for dump truck drivers. Another requirement for dump truck drivers is the ability to read city maps when needed, to get where they need to go with materials easily and efficiently.
No, that's stupid and only leads to teenagers driving without a license. We'd also run out of truck drivers. Driving a car should be a constitutional right!
In order to learn how to drive a truck you will need to take driving lessons as truck drivers need a special license. Go to your local dmv and ask for more info.
You need a valid drivers license. Air brakes don't affect what type of license you need.