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Commercial Truck Driving
Commercial Truck Driving
at Harford Community College
Baltimore Catalog
If you like to travel and work independently, pay close attention to details, and enjoy driving for long periods of time, a career as a CDL-A driver may be a good fit for you. Like to drive but want to stay closer to home? CDL-B drivers may drive school buses, heavy equipment, and delivery vehicles.
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Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers' license. Includes tow truck drivers.
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$40,730
$55,300
$75,310
$19.58
$26.59
$36.21
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REQUIREMENTS
- Valid driver's license
- Good driving record
- Pass a DOT drug screen and physical
- Read and speak the English language
- Pass a basic math and reading test
- No felonies within the past 5 years
- No DUIs or DWIs in the past 10 years