- Fire Trucks;
- Ambulances;
- Police Cars;
- Taxis;
- School Bus;
- Even the local lawn care truck.
I could list many more but these examples should be more than enough. After all we all have seen these either on the road, in our neighborhood, or flashing their lights in our review mirror.
Typically, to drive these vehicles you will need more than regular driver’s license. For some a chauffeurs license (might have a different name depending on your state) might be enough. But as you get into larger vehicles and one with airbrakes, or requiring special endorsements, you will need a commercial driver’s license (CDL).
That brings us back to the first point. Where do you get a CDL? What are the special requirements for a CDL? What do you need for a CDL?
Rules and Regulations for Becoming a Truck Driver
The Department of Transportation (DOT) through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) offers a lot of good information and answers to those questions. But here are some basic requirements:
