Nice thing is in that case you can use that truck to get the CDL...a lot easier than doing a road test in an 18 wheeler i'd think! You will be restricted from using air brakes if you do that.
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Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by road runner, Mar 12, 2010.
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Most State's will not let you take the Class A test unless the power unit is 26,001 lbs or more because, once you have the Class A, you can drive Class B vehicle's as well.
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I may yet try to get a CDL but as I understand it trailer weight > than 10K is not enough to need a CDL unless It is Hazmat?
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Hmm. Meh. Class B is easy as hell though.
I remmber one time i was applying for a class B position at an employment agency and was trying to explain to them that i can drive the truck even though i have class A lol -
Thats....EXACTLY the definition of "Class A". Class A is for any trailer over 10,001 lb.
To be perfectly honest, this is a perfect reason to just go out and get the class A. Then you KNOW you're licensed for pretty much anything. If you get a T (triples/doubles) endorsement you can even double tow with personal vehicles...
And so are you going to use this as a hotshot truck after all? If you just use it for personal use it doesnt need a CDL...Big Don Thanks this. -
I think if the trailer is more than 10k but the GCVW is less than 26001 you still do not need a CDL?
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No, if the GVWR of the trailer is more than 10k lbs. then you have to have a CDL. He already answered your question:
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I just called the Missouri Highway patrol "CDL testing" troop C and they say I would not need a CDL.
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and did you tell them you were running commercially or not?
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Yes; and I will need DOT numbers and MC etc everything but the CDL.
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