Looking to get into car transport but need info

Discussion in 'Car Hauler and Auto Carrier Trucking Forum' started by GiddyUpTruckin, Jul 9, 2012.

  1. GiddyUpTruckin

    GiddyUpTruckin Bobtail Member

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    So i've got a kodiak c4500 duramax/allison auto it's a custom built truck with a double bunk sleeper, it's got a 13,500lb single axle and i've added on a auxiliary 115gal fuel tank for long trip's. I'm looking to get a mini 5 or even a 6 car trailer but i was being told i would need a CDL because i would be way over 24,001 and all the trailer's i've looked at are right at 24,000 GVWR and i was told any trailer over 10,001lb's required a class A.

    So i study on the computer go to the dmv take the computer test and get my CDL-AP that's good until next yr, problem is this is only good for driving a class 8 truck with an experienced driver well my truck is only a class 3 at best. So where do i go from here i mean i don't want to go and spend money on a trailer if im not going to be licensed to pull it this, could i take the driving exam with my truck and a car trailer ?
     
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  3. SHO-TYME

    SHO-TYME Road Train Member

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  4. Dobermanspud

    Dobermanspud Bobtail Member

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    As long as the trailer is over 10,000Lbs it is a Class A Combo (If the total is over 24,001Lbs). I took the test with a Class B Kenworth Tandem Axle roll back with a heavy 10,000Lbs+ equipment trailer which = Class A Combo! Looks like you need to look at the gross combination weight?
     
  5. konakongs

    konakongs Bobtail Member

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    Get your CDL, class A, and get some training. Most companies will not bring you on board with out some experience.
     
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