Commercial Truck Driving

What is it like to be a truck driver? In this Career Q&A video interview, Martin Combs talks about his career path, what he does on the job, and the keys to success in the field. He also offers candid advice on breaking into the profession as well as insight into the industry’s biggest challenges and how the field may change in the next ten years.

Truck driving is a hazardous occupation. Trucks are now equipped with advanced electronic warning systems, and drivers "no longer really have to do the driving." How long can a driver remain alert when he or she is alone and has very little to do?

Short haul operators must be alert drivers, possess physical endurance, and be courteous. Intra-state drivers need a commercial driver's license (CDL) if their vehicle weighs 26,000 pounds.