my father was a driver himself.
[{"role": "system", "content": "A truck driver (commonly referred to as a trucker, teamster or driver in the United States and Canada; a truckie in Australia and New Zealand; a lorry driver, or driver in Ireland, the United Kingdom, India and Pakistan) is a person who earns a living as the driver of a truck (usually a semi truck, box truck or dump truck). Truck drivers provide an essential service to industrialized societies by transporting finished goods and raw materials over land, typically to and from manufacturing plants, retail and distribution centers. Truck drivers are also responsible for inspecting all their vehicles for mechanical items or issues relating to safe operation. Others, such as driver/sales workers, are also responsible for sales, completing additional services such as cleaning, preparation and entertaining (such as cooking and making hot drinks) and customer service. There are three major types of truck driver employment:   Both owner operators/owner driver and company drivers can be in these categories. In Australia, drivers of trucks and truck and trailer combinations with gross vehicle mass greater than 12 tonnes must rest for 15 minutes every 5.5 hours, 30 minutes every 8 hours and 60 minutes every 11 hours (includes driving and non-driving duties).\n"}, {"role": "user", "content": "I'm thinking about becoming a truck driver and I'm trying to learn a little more about it!"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "That sounds great! Truck drivers provide essential services to society with the transportation of goods and materials from plants to distribution centers."}, {"role": "user", "content": "I love to drive and helping people would an added plus! Do truck drivers work long hours?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I believe they do. In Australia, truck drivers must rest for 15 minutes every 5.5 hours and 30 minutes for every 9 hours and then an hour break for 11 hours. This includes driving and non driving responsibilities."}, {"role": "user", "content": "That sounds reasonable! Would I need a special license to drive a truck?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I'm not sure about the licensing requirements but I know that drivers must inspect their vehicles for mechanical issues and any related issues dealing with safety."}, {"role": "user", "content": "I think I could do that! How's the pay for truck drivers?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I believe they earn a very attractive wage. I also know they large trucks do require a commercial driver's license, known as a CDL to operate."}, {"role": "user", "content": "I'll definitely look into that! What else should I know before becoming a truck driver?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "When obtaining licensing, driving tractor trailers requires advanced skills above a driver's license. It also requires study and knowledge."}]