Upgrading private equipment so need CDL

I agree with ya. However, the OP is using what wounds like a pick up and goose neck. Neither of these is going to have air brakes.
The down side is that if he ever upgrades to an air brake equipped vehicle he will need to once again visit the DMV, spend more money, and take a few more tests.

 

I don't think thats a good ideaI don't know about other states but in NY you have to not only provide the rig for the test but also a driver with the proper endosments. Wait till you get the new truck and take it from there

 

Yes, but Chevron hires other drivers to haul products that do not belong to them as drivers.

All I am referring to is the local ranchers/farmers around here that drive full on tractor/trailer combos to haul in almonds to the shellers, or cows from one ranch to another. some do not possess a CDL A. Therefore they can only drive their equipment with their products. The ones with a CDL can drive other folk's equipment hauling someone else's product as well.

 

You missed the whole ponit here. A "not for hire" truck has nothing to do with CDL. If that truck is in business and passes the weight requirements then those drivers need CDL's. However, there's a whole bunch of rules for farmers so I suggest that you start there.

 

No doubt they will say you should have someone drive the truck there. It's just like when you first got your driving license.

 

If your going the school route. Just use their equipment to train in and test in. That way no problems with getting your own equipment to the testing facility.