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So you want to be a…

So you want to be a…. Truck Driver. Salary In 2009, the California average annual wage was $31,209 for entry level workers, and $47,356 for experienced workers. Education

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  1. So you want to be a… Truck Driver

  2. Salary In 2009, the California average annual wage was $31,209 for entry level workers, and $47,356 for experienced workers. Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work. In some cases, an associate's or bachelor's degree could be needed. Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. Truck DriverDrive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,000 GVW (gross vehicle weight), to transport and deliver goods, livestock, or materials. Requires commercial drivers' license.

  3. What exactly does a Truck Driver do? • Follow special procedures related to specific cargo, such as checking refrigeration systems when carrying frozen foods, or providing food and water when carrying livestock. • Load and unload trucks, or help others with loading and unloading, operating any special loading-related equipment on vehicles and using other equipment as necessary. • Operate equipment such as truck cab computers, CB radios, and telephones to exchange necessary information with bases, supervisors, or other drivers. • Drive trucks to weigh stations before and after loading and along routes, in order to document weights and to comply with state regulations. • Read and interpret maps in order to determine vehicle routes.

  4. During 2009, there were approximately 153,780 people employed in this field in CA. It is estimated that in 2016 there will be 168,900 employed in CA. This represents an increase of 2,160 new positions each year (1.40%). Outlook for the Future

  5. Similar Occupationsother jobs that require the same skills • Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators • Bridge and Lock Tenders • Motorboat Operators • Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators • Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers • Locomotive Engineers • Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services • Bus Drivers, School • Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

  6. Classes you will need to take for this career: Mathematics English Government and Economics Knowledge you will need to gain for this career: Transportation Public Safety and Security English Language Law and Government Mathematics What will I need to know in order to be a truck driver?

  7. How do I become a truck driver? • Complete high school and get your diploma • The majority of trucking companies prefer to hire a person who has an education • Maintain a clean driving record • Absolutely no DUIs (driving under the influence) • Excessive moving violations will also disqualify you • Obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) • Must pass both a written and driving exam • Prepare for and pass the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) exam of the U.S. Department of Transportation • This includes vision and hearing screenings • Pass the FMCSR physical exam every two years to maintain your qualification as a commercial trucker.

  8. Mrs. Scribner Students whose last names begin with A-L Mrs. Jantz Students whose last names begin with M-Z Questions?Speak to your counselor

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