Truck Driver

Exam

State exam

Education

None

Experience

Not reported

Background check

Felony convictions prohibited

HEAVY AND TRACTOR-TRAILER TRUCK DRIVERS SOC Code 53-3032 Entry Salary $24.18/hr Average Salary $25.47/hr Job Description Truck Drivers operate, repair and maintain tractor-trailer combination vehicles. They maintain equipment and Department of Transportation (DOT) records. They interact with clients for load pick-up and delivery. Requirements 1. Must be at least 18 years old to drive in the state and at least 21 years old to drive interstate. 2. DOT Physical. 3. Pass the state Commercial Drivers License (CDL) exam, written and practical. 4. Must take written exam if hazardous materials endorsement is part of the license. 5. Must pass background check before hazardous materials endorsement is issued. 6. If a driver has a current commercial drivers license (CDL) and requires the S and P endorsements, a written test is required and the driver must obtain a CPL and hold it for 14 days. Continuing Education There are no continuing eduction requirements for truck drivers. Restrictions Must be found medically qualified to drive by a certified medical examiner. School Located in Wyoming Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) is required for commercial drivers licenses issued after in February, 2022. Information about schools in Wyoming offering EDLT can be found at https://tpr.fmcsa.dot.gov/Search License All school bus drivers must have a Wyoming Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with S (school bus) and P (passenger) endorsements. Licenses are generally valid for five years but can vary with endorsement type. Contact the Wyoming Department of Transportation for more information. Examination The written exam is administered at the local drivers license offices daily. Once the written exam is completed and passed a commercial learners permit (CLP) is issued and must be held for at least 14 days. The practical test is given by appointment only. Fees Commercial Learners Permit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45.00 Skills test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$85.00 License (CDL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55.00 CDL Renewal. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$45.00 Licensing Agency Driver Services, Customer Service Department of Transportation 5300 Bishop Blvd. Cheyenne, WY 82009 Phone: (307) 777-4800 Fax: (307) 777-4803 https://www.dot.state.wy.us/home/driver_license_records/commercial-license.html Additional Sources of Information Wyoming Trucking Association P.O. Box 1175 555 N. Poplar Casper, WY 82602 Phone: (307) 234-1579 http://www.wytruck.org/index.php Occupational Outlook Handbook: Heavy and Tractor-trailer Truck Drivers" http://www.bls.gov/ooh/transportation-and-material-moving/heavy-and-tractor-trailer-truck-drivers.htm Last updated June 2023"