Other responsibilities include inspecting vehicles to ensure safety features, shipping rewiew, securing the loads and more.
Most of the time ORT drivers are on the road. That’s why they have to manage things like high irregular sleep, blood pressure, dieting and stress.
Majority of the risks comes from fatigue, which also generates safety risk due the lack of concentration and blurry vision.
There are also more psychological conditions such as loneliness that can lead to depression.
What do I need to qualify for OTR job?
First of all, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration – FMCSA, truck drivers must obtain a commercial driver’s license to operate vehicles over 26,001 pounds of gross vehicle weight.
Also, if you are look for a job that involves transporting hazardous materials or oversized cargo, you must obtain special endorsements and a (CDL) in your home state, as well as knowledge test and Transportation Security Administration – TSA threat assessment.
