Becoming a Commercial Truck Driver

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If becoming a truck driver seems like an attractive job prospect, you’ll need to know the things involved in getting from point A to point B. First of all, you need to have a high school diploma or a GED. To travel within your state, the age requirement is 18. But, if you want to be able to drive across the country, you must be 21 years of age. 

You must also have a pretty good record. You should have excellent vision and hearing, hand-eye coordination, and be in good physical health. The federal regulations will not allow for the hiring of people with some types of medical problems or any other condition that would interfere with trucking abilities. You must be able to hear a whisper from 5 feet away whether you have a hearing aid or not, and you must have 20/40 vision with a 70-degree field of vision in each eye. 

QUALIFICATIONS FOR TRUCK DRIVING SCHOOL: High school diploma or GEDMinimum age of 18, but 21 to drive cross-country. A clean driving record, Excellent hearing and vision.

 20/40 vision with a 70-degree field of vision. No medical problems or conditions that would interfere with trucking abilities per Federal Regulations. Must have a full physical exam before entering a class.

We are certified GI Bill educator in the State of Georgia, Our staff has close relationships with all branches of the armed forces. We can assist you in maximizing your GI benefits. 

One of our main goals as a company is to help individuals create their own individual success. We want to be able to prepare you for ownership. Getting set up with DOT, Safety protocol, Accounting, Billing, Insurance, Purchasing a vehicle. 

There are three types of CDLs available: CDL Class A, B, and C.

Semi Trucks

• CDL Class A: This license allows you to operate most types of trucks, single or combined with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more with a towing weight of 10,000 pounds or more. It includes all license classes.

Motorcoaches & School Buses

• CDL Class B: You able to operate single or combined vehicles with a GVWR of 26,001, but what you’re towing must be under 10,000 pounds. You can also operate class C vehicles.  
• Passenger Endorsement 
• Air Brakes Endorsement 

Vans & Hazardous Material

• CDL Class C: You are able to drive a vehicle carrying a total of 16 passengers, including you, only if it is under 26,001 GVWR. You may also carry hazardous material if it’s under the 26,001 threshold. Class A and B are not allowed.