How to become a hot shot driver?

The qualifications that you need to work as a hot shot truck driver include driving skills and the proper driver’s license. A hot shot driver typically needs a class A commercial driver’s license (CDL). To earn a Class A CDL, you need to pass written and behind-the-wheel exams. Trucking schools or vocational schools usually provide training to help novice drivers earn their CDL. Some employers expect previous trucking experience and a record of driving safely and arriving on time at past trucking jobs.