Cargo restrictions with a learner's permit?

That's a good question, although I've always thought CDL training should include both empty trailers, and a short time with "dummy loads", empty trailers filled with low-profile heavy freight that cannot shift. Think plate steel welded or bolted to the floor.....

 

No, I don't. But I agree with you, that pulling loaded trailers would improve your training.

 

Depends on the insurance carrier, so this would be very company specific.

 

Master an empty trailer and prove you can control and drive an empty trailer. Then maybe address one with freight asummimg like previous poster stayed about insurance allowances. Don't get hung up on such a minor issue.

 

To the best of my knowledge there are no rules prohibiting a student driving a loaded truck. However I would never allow it if it were my customers load. I'm sorry but there is too serious a chance of a student shaking a trailer by running into a ditch etc etc. Also dealing with shippers and receiver's and other things around a dock outside of using an abandoned dock for your backing is something that really needs to wait till the average student has got that class A and is with a trainer. At least this Is my opinion.

 

I was able to carry a load I just wasn't able to have a loaded tanker with the tanker endorsement. That was in Indiana though. Best bet would be to just call the license branch.

 

Schneider in green Bay use a loaded trailer for training. Just a bunch of crap inside and not that heavy.

C.R England put 2 students in a truck and sent them off, but they have a waiver...