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Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Tyrion, Aug 31, 2018.

  1. Tyrion

    Tyrion Bobtail Member

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    When taking Class A CDL does your truck alone have to weight 26001 or is that with trailer hooked up with it
     
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  3. CrappieJunkie

    CrappieJunkie Wishin' I was fishin'

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    Well, a standard over the road semi, by law, can not weigh more than 12,000 pounds, 12,500 if you have an apu unit.

    So, it would have to be truck and trailer.
     
  4. nikmirbre

    nikmirbre Road Train Member

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    12000 lbs??? I would venture to say all otr standard trucks with a sleeper weigh at lease 16-17000 lbs.....
     
  5. SteveScott

    SteveScott Road Train Member

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    He's not asking about the weight limit on the steer tires, and the APU exemption isn't allowed in every state.
     
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  6. SteveScott

    SteveScott Road Train Member

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    Not exactly sure what you're asking, but a truck and trailer combined weight with full fuel tanks is more like 30,000 to 35,000 pounds if it's a sleeper truck.
     
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    p608 Road Train Member

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    Class A allows you to operate a vehicle in excess of 2600 pounds either singly or in combination
     
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  8. ZVar

    ZVar Road Train Member

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    Combined weight has to be more than 26,001 lbs with a trailer more than 10,000 lbs to qualify for a class A.

    That is weight ratings, not actual weight.

    What were you hoping to use? More than likely we can tell the pros and cons of any combo. You might have to worry about restrictions like 5th wheel and air brake depending on unit tested with.
     
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  9. BrandonCDLdriver

    BrandonCDLdriver Road Train Member

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    My brand new plasticadia weighs almost 21000 bobtail.
     
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    Is that will full fuel and def?
    And how many gallons of each?
     
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  11. driverdriver

    driverdriver Road Train Member

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    Mine is 19.900lbs
    Full 120's and def and apu.
    I think my def tank is 30gals
     
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