How to become a Class A Truck Driver

Drives Class A commercial vehicles on local or regional routes, transporting freight such as automotive parts and dry van loads while complying with transportation regulations, maintaining logs, operating equipment, and loading or unloading freight as required.

Top Skills Required

  • Class A CDL driving
  • Tractor-trailer operation
  • Local and regional route driving

Education & Certifications

Typical: Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A; formal degree typically not required.

Alternative paths:

  • Commercial truck driving school or CDL training program
  • Equivalent verifiable tractor-trailer driving experience
  • Required endorsements and employer qualification testing