Entrance Requirements And Training

Training given to new truck drivers is usually informal, and may comprise a few hours of instruction from a skilled driver. Truck Drivers should have a Class A drivers license to drive heavy trucks. There are a range of minimum requirements that all applicants for a Class A license must meet: 20/40 vision, good hearing, normal blood pressure, normal use of legs and arms. They also must be at least 18 years old and have a good driving record. Truck drivers must pass road driving exams and written tests and meet the State driving and licensing requirements for the truck being driven. Truck drivers who transport out of state cargo are tested for drugs once every two years.