| A truck driving job in the state of Georgia may | | | | CDL (commercial driver’s license). Applicants |
| just be your answer to a new, profitable career. | | | | are required to pass both a written test and |
| With great pay, excellent benefits, flexible | | | | driving test to demonstrate their ability to safely |
| schedules, and virtually guaranteed job security, | | | | operate a commercial truck. This complies with |
| many individuals are coming to realize that a | | | | state regulations. You will need to contact the |
| career in the trucking industry provides | | | | Georgia DMV to find out exactly how to apply for |
| opportunities they otherwise would not have. | | | | the license in the area you live. |
| While it is not difficult to become a truck driver, | | | | • You must also pass the Federal Motor |
| just as with any other occupation, there are | | | | Carrier Safety Regulations exam, which also |
| certain requirements that must be met. | | | | includes a written test and a physical exam (which |
| • Although it is not a formal requirement in the | | | | also includes vision and hearing tests). All drivers |
| state of Georgia, the majority of reputable truck | | | | are required to pass the physical exam every |
| driving companies want employees who are high | | | | two years to maintain qualification as professional |
| school graduates. You should complete high school | | | | truck drivers. |
| or otherwise obtain your GED. | | | | • The best way to receive the training you |
| • In the state of Georgia, you can become a | | | | need to successfully pass all the required tests to |
| truck driver at the age of 18; however, you will | | | | become a trucker and obtain a CDL, is to attend |
| be restricted to driving only within state | | | | one of many accredited Georgia truck driver |
| boundaries. To drive commercially across state | | | | Schools. They can provide top classroom |
| lines, you must be at least 21 years of age. | | | | instruction and actual driving training under the |
| • Keep a clean driving record! There are a | | | | direction of a licensed and experienced truck |
| number of things that may cause you to be | | | | driver. |
| ineligible to become a commercial trucker, including | | | | • All truck driving companies in Georgia and |
| excessive moving violations or DUIs (driving under | | | | throughout the United States are required to |
| the influence). While there are some companies | | | | conduct drug tests on all potential employees prior |
| that are willing to review applicants with certain | | | | to hiring. Also, you will be subjected to periodic |
| convictions, you will find that most prefer to hire | | | | drug testing throughout your employment. Failing a |
| safe drivers, with a clean record. | | | | drug test may lead to immediate termination. |
| • All professional truck drivers must obtain a | | | | |
