Non CDL Straight Truck, Need a Logbook, Med. Card?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by SlickLizard, Jul 28, 2011.

  1. SlickLizard

    SlickLizard Bobtail Member

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    As a retired Greyhound bus driver (20 years), I find myself with a new part time courier position driving a non-cdl 26' straight truck. Tomorrow, I'm assigned to run to Knoxville (from B'ham), pick up a load and back to B'ham. Now, even though I have a class B cdl, but I'm driving a non-cdl truck, am I required to have a medical card? Am I required to have a log book? I know that there are one or two weigh stations between Chattanooga and Knoxville, and I'm wondering about the med card and log book requirements. Thanks in advance.
     
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  3. Roadmedic

    Roadmedic Road Train Member

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  4. SlickLizard

    SlickLizard Bobtail Member

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    Thanks, Road, but according to the link you sent, A cmv is a vehicle with a gvwr of 26,001 or more. Less than 26,001 would make it a non-cmv or a non-cdl, right?
     
  5. SlickLizard

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    So why is one different from the other? The first says a cvr is a vehicle with a gvwr of 25,001 or more, the second says 10,001 or more. Which one is right? I always thought it was 25,001.

    Thanks, Road, I'll see what I can find out.
     
  6. Roadmedic

    Roadmedic Road Train Member

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    The previous was the definition of the cmv and the cdl requirement.

    The second is the definition of the cmv and the driver requirements.

    It is what makes the entire thing interesting.
     
  7. PackRatTDI

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    My cousin had to get a CDL with a P endorsement to drive a 15 passenger van for a retirement center because it was considered a "bus" even though it has less than 16 seats.
     
  8. turnanburn

    turnanburn Medium Load Member

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    My State of Vermont reg booklet states that interstate is over 10,00 and intrastate is over 26,00. Both for "transporting property or passengers in commerce" That's why you see the MC #s on the ford vans. I think some have the idea that if it's "under" 26,000 its not commercial. Nothing in this business is that easy!
     
  9. TruckerGsch

    TruckerGsch Medium Load Member

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    It comes to 235 miles as the crow flies so you need a log.
     
  10. dieselbear

    dieselbear Road Train Member

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    15 + the driver = 16, CDL required with P endorsement.
     
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