[QUOTE=RJet;1234492]I'm not sure what this has to do with a pilot?[/QUOTE]

Lots of Similarities:
1) Resposibillity of Handling equipment with 80,000 lbs of gross vehicle wt,
2) Pre-trip similar to Pre-flight,
3) Make sure not to exceed Gross wt,
4) Make sure the axle weights are correct, similar to weight & Balance,
5) Be ready for Inspection by Highway patrol just like Ramp Check by FAA
6) long times away from home,
7) Having driving time & duty time limiting rules......
8) Truckers can jump seat on other Trucks
9) Professional training course & a very hard check ride
10) Different Endorsements Like Doubles & Tripples, Haz Matt, etc etc
11) Need Medical every 2 years
12) Have a seniority list & get trips & schedule according to seniority at Union shops
13) Pay keeps getting better with experience.....

The list is long.....

Differences:
1) Truckers don't get Furloughed....
2) Don't start at bottom of seniority & First year pay at every new company....
3) Starting pay is better than pilots......


I will let others chime in for the differences....