“Mother Trucker!” If you were to ask someone what their car means to them, most of them would probably answer, "A means for transportation.' as any average driver would. But to some: driving is a lifestyle. Society has grown used to seeing 18 wheelers traveling on highways, yet they don't ever take into consideration the type of lives these licensed drivers lead. These people put their lives on the line to see that the companies equipment is safely delivered, and that their own lives aren't jeoparadized in the process neither. At first glance: the job sounds easy, but driving is a skill that will never be outsourced, and gives drivers the chance to see places they would never imagine traveling to. Here are the steps to become a commercial truck driver: First In order to become …show more content…
Drivers could either drive locally for companies like UPS, and Fed-EX or travel cross country for oilfield companies delivering tools for various companies. Their salary varies by company, but commercial drivers usually make between $40,000-$50,000, not bad for someone who sits on their tail all day (haha). It doesn't take much for the average person to become a commercial truck driver; companies require that all employers have their CDL's (Commercial Driver's License), are in good health, and be able to read a map or GPS. Being bilingual is also plus, as you can travel to foreign places and may have trouble communicating with the locals of that