Truck drivers who haul freight across state lines are required to meet U.S. Department of Transportation regulations.
Most professional truck drivers and heavy equipment operators are union members. Typically, you belong to the International Brotherhood of Teamsters or the local union affiliated with the company you work for.
You must get a commercial driver's license to drive large trucks.
Some programs require you to buy your own safety equipment. This usually includes gloves, steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, ear protection, and a hard hat.
Some programs offer day or evening classes.