New Class B driver

sailfish27 · Mar 29, 2021

Ridgeline said: ↑

What’s a hydraulic license?
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In Massachusetts you need a license to operate skid steer, backhoe, loader etc.

sailfish27 · Mar 29, 2021

meechyaboy said: ↑

1. Experience is king but alongside a clean record. but don’t let that stop you. See what you can get out the gate 1st you never know who will take you on..If no great offers. Take what you can get and then after 6 months check and see if the job you want will take you on.. if not try back in another 6 months. You do not have to go Otr. But the second part is keeping a clean record.. in your truck and in your personal vehicle. The outfit I’m with currently asked for 3 yrs exp on their application I had exactly 12 mos. to the day when I put in. And to verify experience they go and contact hr from your previous companies.
2. Don’t have any class b so I’m not qualified to answer.
3.Like said above if you can I think you should go up to a class a. But in this industry there are countless ways to make yourself happy in a truck whether it’s flatbed tanker, reefer dry van heavy haul or food service if you want to workout. You have to do the research and find what you’d like. It no point in making tons of money if you hate being at work
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Thank you, good advise. Started my new job with a good size landscaping co. I like it already but am terrified of the truck I'm driving. OLD 20+ years Ford. Lousy breaks and steering. Going to be real cautious.

Dockbumper · Mar 29, 2021

sailfish27 said: ↑

In Massachusetts you need a license to operate skid steer, backhoe, loader etc.
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Only in the REPUBLIC of Massachusetts! I knew a Painter years ago that told me that you needed a PERIMT to paint your house....interior or exterior in one of those commie NE States/Cities. Maybe it was PA.....Philly or Pittsburgh. There must be something in the water up there!

Dockbumper · Mar 29, 2021

sailfish27 said: ↑

In Massachusetts you need a license to operate skid steer, backhoe, loader etc.
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I'll be back home in Tucson, AZ next week. I will be renting a small backhoe/loader to replace a sewer line on my property. All I need to rent it is a Drivers License and a CREDIT CARD!! LOL

abyliks · Mar 29, 2021

Dockbumper said: ↑

Only in the REPUBLIC of Massachusetts! I knew a Painter years ago that told me that you needed a PERIMT to paint your house....interior or exterior in one of those commie NE States/Cities. Maybe it was PA.....Philly or Pittsburgh. There must be something in the water up there!
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Rhode Island requires one too, and a MA one does not count so you need both. theres one more state that requires them but I can’t remember which, but I want to say it’s on the other coast.

problem with a class B and construction is once you hook up a 20 ton tag to it you can no longer drive it

sailfish27 · Mar 29, 2021

Yeah, they got you coming and going in this state. Naturally they charge you a fee every two years to keep the license and continuing education. lol

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