is cdl a trade?

No it's not.

 

That would mean a driver in a four wheeler is included in the unskilled part of your statement.....any bozo can get behind the wheel and screw up a nice day.

 

When the basics can be learned in four to six weeks, it is "semi-skilled labor".

 

Well, it is skilled labor. But not classified as such by the government, for many reasons. Most if which actually help us.
Some of which do not, like us not being covered by the fair wages and standards act, and overtime laws.
If you want to read more on why we don't want to be classified as skilled labor, I am sure you can find some good articles on the ooida site.

 

Every job, no matter what the job description is............. is a trade.

The tradesman exchanges his/her time, knowledge, effort, and technique in exchange for a agreed upon exchange of goods or money.

 

It's a trade , but anybody could learn this skill with enough patience. If you want a respected trade, you should become a pipe welder with a 6g certification

 

I use to think so but now its just another job.

 

oh yes -its considered a skill trade- even u can deduct what u spend in truck driving school in your taxes