Yes, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, truck drivers must follow many rules, including:
It is required that you obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Drivers’ hours behind the wheel must be limited to avoid being fatigued;
A strict limit on the amount of alcohol a commercial driver may consume before operating a commercial vehicle;
Obligations for routine vehicle maintenance.
Several states supplement federal regulations with their own requirements. Failure to comply with state and federal requirements can result in a driver losing their commercial driver’s license.