To obtain a CDL, applicants must pass a written test, a vision test, a medical examination, and a skills test. The skills test includes a pre-trip inspection of the vehicle, a basic control skills test, and a road test.
In addition to the CDL requirements, some jurisdictions also require logging truck drivers to have a certain amount of experience driving a commercial vehicle before they can haul logs. This experience may be gained through on-the-job training or by completing a formal training program.
Some of the qualifications that are typically required for logging truck drivers include:
-At least 18 years old (21 in some jurisdictions)
-Valid commercial driver's license (CDL) with the appropriate endorsements
-Certain amount of experience driving a commercial vehicle
-Good driving record
-Clean criminal record
-Ability to pass a physical examination
-Ability to pass a drug test
-Ability to speak and understand English
