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If hitting the open road sounds like your idea of a good time, then you might want to consider joining the 3.2 million people who make truck driving a career. A physically demanding job, truck drivers must be alert and focused for long periods of time. In addition, commercial truck driving may require you to help load and unload deliveries.

How to Start a Commercial Truck Driving Career

For long haul truck driving, you will want to find a truck driving school. The truck driving classes offered will cover such material as:

• operation of tractor trailers
• government regulations
• navigating crowded streets
• truck inspections
• long haul truck driving safety

Look for a truck driving school that is certified by the Professional Truck Driver Institute. Once you have your truck driving degree, you will need to pass a state test for a commercial drivers license (CDL). Depending on the type of commercial truck driving you plan to pursue, you may need one or more of these licenses:

• Class A CDL
• Class A CDL Advanced
• Class B CDL

Most truck driving programs will help you register for the appropriate examination.Read More [+]