‍A Class A CDL opens the door to the highest-paying and most flexible jobs in trucking. If you're ready to start a new career, here's what you can do with a Class A—and what kind of salary you can expect.

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WHAT VEHICLES CAN YOU DRIVE WITH A CLASS A CDL?

Class A CDL holders can operate combination vehicles with a total weight of 26,001 lbs or more, with a towed unit over 10,000 lbs. This includes:

• 18-wheelers (tractor-trailers)
  
  
• Flatbeds
  
  
• Tankers
  
  
• Livestock carriers
  
  
• Long-haul freight trucks

COMMON CLASS A CDL JOBS

🚚 Over-the-Road (OTR) Truck Driver

• Travel across the country hauling freight
  
  
• Average Salary: $55,000–$85,000/year
  
  

🚛 Regional or Local Freight Driver

• Shorter routes, more home time
  
  
• Average Salary: $45,000–$70,000/year
  
  

🛢️ Tanker Truck Driver (Hazmat recommended)

• Hauls liquids or chemicals
  
  
• Average Salary: $65,000–$100,000/year
  
  

🚜 Heavy Equipment Hauler

• Transports machinery or oversized loads
  
  
• Average Salary: $60,000–$90,000/year

GET STARTED NOW

To qualify for these high-demand jobs, you must first complete FMCSA-approved training. ELDT Nation offers a 100% online, self-paced Class A CDL Theory Course that meets federal requirements and prepares you to pass your exam.

🎓 Ready to earn more and hit the open road? Enroll today and take the first step toward your new career.

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