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5 Facts You Need to Know If You're Thinking About Getting a Heavy Vehicle License
Sherri Craig
Thinking about getting a heavy vehicle license? Wondering if it's the right career move for you? Well, before you sign up for a program, there are several things you should know. Take a look at these five facts.
1. You Have to Pass a Medical Exam
In addition to passing a paper exam about the rules of the road and a driving test, you also have to meet certain medical requirements to get this type of license. Generally, the licensing board wants to ensure that you can drive a large vehicle safely. For example, if you have a medical condition where you are prone to falling asleep or having seizures unexpectedly, that may become an issue that prevents you from getting licensed.
2. The Pay Varies
On average, the operators of heavy vehicles earn anywhere from $20 to $30 per hour. It depends on the type of heavy vehicle you are operating. For example, casual truck drivers earn an average of $20 to $25, while excavator operators earn $25 to $35 on average.
3. You Earn More With More Experience
Of course, you can also earn more as you get more experience and earn more credentials. In particular, if you drive at night, you may earn an extra $5 per hour on average, or if you get experienced with an end-tipper truck, you may earn an average of up to $50 per night. That's good news because it means that if you choose this career path, there is room to grow, learn more skills and boost your wages.
4. Diversity Is a Cornerstone of Having a Heavy Vehicle License
When you get licensed, you can actually drive almost any vehicle that weighs over 4.5 gross tonnes. That gives you a lot of flexibility. One year, you could pursue a career as an interstate truck driver, tackling long days and seeing the country, but the next year, you could opt to get a job on a construction site working with the heavy trucks in that environment. If you like lots of career flexibility, that's something to keep in mind.
5. The Need for Heavy Vehicle Operators Is Growing
According to some estimates, this industry is set to grow. In fact, by 2030, the number of heavy freight tasks needed in the country is expected to double. By extension, that means that the need for truck drivers is also likely to increase. That's important to consider when you're thinking about licensing.
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