Licensing for Flatbed Drivers ?

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by Todd Siegal, Aug 7, 2013.

  1. Todd Siegal

    Todd Siegal Bobtail Member

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    Does anyone know the requirements for Driving a "Flatbed Tow Truck" in Fla?

    I'm based out of Fla, but on the road right now and my contacts are not available.

    Your constructive input is greatly appreciated.
     
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  3. Blind Driver

    Blind Driver Road Train Member

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    A class B will allow you to drive a "rollback".
     
  4. RAGE 18

    RAGE 18 Road Train Member

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    U need your flatbed endorsment. You been trolled!!!!
     
  5. The Bird

    The Bird Medium Load Member

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    Considering some of the loads I've seen, a flatbed endorsement might not be too bad of an idea.
     
  6. TripleSix

    TripleSix God of Roads

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    Only if it helps with freight rates.
     
  7. Quickfarms

    Quickfarms Heavy Load Member

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  8. fisher guy

    fisher guy Road Train Member

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    dont listen to these guys if u just wanna drive a normal flatbed tow truck similar to a F-550 no air brakes up to 26,000lbs gvw no special license is necessary if u wanna move up to a medium duty flatbed/wrecker under 26,001lbs gvw chances are it will have air brakes for that u will need either a cdl B license or take the air brake test and have it added to ur license if u wanna drive the heavy duty wreckers then a class A will be needed possibly with a doubles endorsement florida use to require a class d drivers license for anything with over 8800lbs gvw but since have done away with it i used to have it
     
  9. fisher guy

    fisher guy Road Train Member

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    as long as it is under 26,000lbs gvwr he doesnt need a cdl
     
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