There are some truckers that are in a class all of their own. Driving a big truck or semi-tractor trailer over thirty thousand pounds requires a special license a Class A license. This is like the big leagues of truck driving. Those Class “A” truckers all had to earn their Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) first before securing that Class “A” status. So what exactly is involved in earning that Class A license? Lets find out…
First of all, as mentioned above, truckers have to earn their CDL first. And depending on the state in which you live, there are a certain amount of years you have to hold a CDL license before being eligible to earn a Class A license. In addition, obtaining a Class A license means heading back to truck driving school and the classroom for more instruction, as much as six to eight weeks. Truckers who are licensed Class A often drive those large trucks like the tankers or ones that handle hazardous materials. And because that load is more difficult, additional instruction is necessary in order to learn how to deal with it.
Earning that Class A license opens more doors of opportunity with trucking companies....