A cab driver is the same as a truck driver (10 hours), but the hours only accumulate when the meter is on.
There are many types of truck driver jobs you can consider if you have an intrest in them. Delivery driver, Van truck driver, and Class A CDL drivers, are just a few to name.
I don't know how many hours a lorry driver can work, but an American truck driver can work 70 hours in 8 days.
14 hours can drive 11of those hours
Like all jobs, being a CDL truck driver has its risks. There are many hours on the road and a small pay for each mile can, at times, create an unfortunate situation for the driver.
Every school is different. Depending upon whether you want to do long haul or delivery truck work will depend on the class of liscense you will need.On average I would say 1.5 years. After you have the schooling then you need to acuire so many hours as a beginer before you will be allowed or hired to run a truck by yourself.
up to 14 or 15 hrs a day
In the US, commercial truck drivers cannot drive more than 11 hours in a 14 hours period. Also, the driver must have 10 consecutive hours of rest before driving again.
There are many websites that have lists for delivery driver jobs. Some of the most convenient websites to find delivery driver jobs are Indeed, Workopolis and WowJobs.
Make sure to enroll in a good driving school and log as many hours of driving time as you can. Also, it is a good idea to study the truck manual so you will know the truck well.
The salary for a truck driver depends on how many miles you are driving and which company that you are driving for. A truck driver can make anywhere between $40,000 and up.
Monster.com post many truck driver jobs in the Harrisburg, PA area.