Truck Driving Schools in Massachusetts (MA)

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the job outlook for truck drivers over the next decade (between 2008 and 2018) is favorable. The BLS classifies truck drivers into two basic categories according to the type of vehicle they drive: heavy versus light trucks. Heavy truck drivers, or tractor-trailer drivers, typically transport cargo farther distances (long-haul trucking). Light truck drivers usually do more local deliveries (also known as pick-up and delivery drivers). According to the latest available data (May 2009), heavy truck drivers in Massachusetts earn a median wage of $19.88 per hour (median salary of $41,360 per year). Light truck drivers in Massachusetts earn a median wage of $15.47 per hour (median salary of $32,170 per year). There are over 42,000 truck drivers in Massachusetts. To join them you must first earn your commercial driver’s license (CDL) and a truck driving school in Massachusetts will prepare you to achieve this goal.

Truck driving schools in Massachusetts are located near Boston, as well as throughout the central part of the state in cities such as Chicopee and Springfield. Massachusetts truck driving schools can help you prepare to earn your CDL license. To obtain a CDL license in Massachusetts, applicants must be at least 18 years old for intrastate driving (21 years old for interstate driving), have a valid Massachusetts' driver's license, have a valid social security number and pass a medical examination. CDL license candidates must then pass a knowledge exam and a road test, which includes a pre-trip vehicle inspection, a basic vehicle control test, and on-road driving test. Additional qualifications may be needed depending on the type of truck you plan to drive (for example, a truck with air brakes or double/triple trailers) or the type of material you wish to transport (for example, to haul hazardous materials).

To find a truck driving school in Massachusetts, browse the list of trucking schools below.

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