I took my air brakes, combination and general knowledge test and permit says no endorsements. HELP!!

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  1. bluejet

    bluejet Light Load Member

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    So I passed all three tests and they gave my a non-excepted interstate learners permit, but where it says endorsements, it says "none". Is this correct????? Isn't it supposed to say air brakes and combination?
     
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  3. David_Simpson

    David_Simpson Medium Load Member

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    no, the endorsements are tankers, hazmat, doubles/triples
     
  4. bluejet

    bluejet Light Load Member

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    I have enrolled for cdl school and on their requirement form, it says:

    All students must have a class A CDL permit with airbrakes and combination vehicle endorsement from their home state before arriving for school.

    Was just worried because on the front of my permit, it has none for endorsements even though I did take the tests.
     
  5. x1Heavy

    x1Heavy Road Train Member

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    Second the endorsement on license for that 4.

    What you want is to take a look at RESTRICTIONS. If you aint got em, thank your stars for your bright and gainful future.

    Source...

    https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/registration/commercial-drivers-license/drivers

    Restrictions
    Restriction code
    Description

    L
    If the driver does not pass the Air Brakes Knowledge Test, does not correctly identify the air brake system components, does not properly conduct an air brake systems check, or does not take the Skills test in a vehicle with a full air brake system, the driver must have an "L" no full air brake restriction placed on their license.
    Z
    If the driver takes the test in a vehicle with an air over hydraulic brake system, then they will have a "Z" no full air brake restriction placed on their license. In either case the driver is not authorized to operate a CMV equipped with full air brakes.
    E
    If the driver takes the Skills Test in a vehicle that has an automatic transmission, then an "E" no manual transmission restriction is placed on their license.
    O
    If the driver takes the Skills Test in a Class A vehicle that has a pintle hook or other non-fifth wheel connection, they will have an "O" restriction placed on their license restricting them from driving any Class A vehicle with a fifth wheel connection.
    M
    If a driver possesses a Class A CDL, but obtains his or her passenger or school bus endorsement in a Class B vehicle the State must place an "M" restriction indicating that the driver can only operate Class B and C passenger vehicle or school buses.
    N
    If a driver possesses a Class B CDL, but obtains his or her passenger or school bus endorsement in a Class C vehicle; the State must place an "N" restriction indicating that the driver can only operate Class C passenger vehicle or school buses.
    V
    If the State is notified by the FMCSA that a medical variance has been issued to the driver, the State must indicate the existence of such a medical variance on the CDLIS driving record and the CDL document using a restriction code "V" to indicate that there is information about the medical variance on the CDLIS record.

    States may have a more restrictive category for a class of license, or have additional codes for endorsements or restrictions on CDLs that are not mentioned in the Federal regulations, as long as these items are fully explained on the license document.
     
  6. ZVar

    ZVar Road Train Member

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    Stupid HR people writing specs. No air brake and auto tranny are restrictions. Combo is the diff from class a and class b license. As long as you have a class a permit with no restrictions you'll be good.

    -Steven
     
  7. bluejet

    bluejet Light Load Member

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    Phew thanks guys. The only letter I have next to restrictions is B!
     
  8. David_Simpson

    David_Simpson Medium Load Member

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    ok, class B trucks only.

    i hope your school is gonna teach you on stick shifts, and that you take your DMV road test with a stick shift as well.

    many states now are indeed putting a restriction code for automatic transmissions!
     
  9. bluejet

    bluejet Light Load Member

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    I mean on my class A learners permit, the only restriction I have is B meaning I need glasses.
     
  10. David_Simpson

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    oh, my bad, sorry, i thought it was for a class B truck.
     
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