Why are truck drivers so mean?

Truck drivers are often perceived to be rude for one simple reason: inertia. Trucks have a lot of inertia and therefore take a lot longer than cars to safely slow down, speed up, or change lanes. Such slow responsivity can seem like rudeness to other drivers. Large trucks are very massive compared to normals cars.

Are most truck drivers independent?

Generally speaking, companies can only classify truck drivers as independent contractors if the truckers have control over how and when they perform their duties.

Is a truck driver considered a federal employee?

Yes, Drivers for government agencies who operate vehicles that require aCDL, and are not otherwise exempted in §382.103(d) are subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing.

Are truck drivers federal contractors?

Many California truck drivers are independent contractors, but are wondering if they are classified correctly. Under a new California Supreme Court opinion (Dynamex), transportation workers in California are legally presumed to be employees.

What is the job outlook for a truck driver?

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicts a 5\% increase in the employment of heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers from 2018 to 2028, as fast as the average rate for all occupations. Employment of delivery truck drivers is only expected to increase by 2\% from 2018 to 2028, slower than the average for all occupations.

What jobs are similar to the duties of truck drivers?

Bus drivers, postal service workers, taxi cab drivers and chauffeurs all have some duties that are similar to the duties of truck drivers. Like heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers, bus drivers need a CDL license. Taxi cab drivers and chauffeurs may need to be licensed by their state or city.

Do You need A CDL license to drive a bus?

Like heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers, bus drivers need a CDL license. Taxi cab drivers and chauffeurs may need to be licensed by their state or city. All of these professionals need a clean driving record, need to follow traffic laws, and need to perform basic maintenance on their vehicles.

Do You need A CDL to drive a tractor trailer?

Heavy truck and tractor-trailer drivers need a CDL license and use vehicles that, when combined with the weight of the cargo and passengers, exceed 26,000 pounds. Light truck drivers use vehicles that, when combined with the weight of cargo and passengers, are less than 26,000 pounds.