Question in regards to obtaining a Class B License

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  1. May 20, 2015 #1
    LEXAcide

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    Hey there!

    I currently work for a small cabinet shop in San Diego, CA

    I have been driving Class C trucks with them for nearly two years at this time.

    I want to apply for a Class B license but here is the issue. Our biggest truck is a 24' International Box/Van with Air Brakes and two axles. The truck has a weight limit of 26,000. I have PLENTY of experience driving it and I would love to use it to obtain my Class B.

    My question is, can I use this truck for my Driving Test? I suppose the only thing that keeps this truck as Class C is that sticker on it with a 26.

    Any advice would help a lot! Thanks!
     
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  3. May 20, 2015 #2
    WitchingHour

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    Short answer, no. However, put a trailer with a GVWR of more than 10,000 to it, and you can use it for a Class A.
     
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  4. May 20, 2015 #3
    lfod14

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    I don't know anything about CA, but in VA if you do that you'll get a Class A with a "No Tractor Trailer" restriction.
     
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  5. May 20, 2015 #4
    WitchingHour

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    Yeah, I'm pretty sure that's universal and federally mandated. However, if he's just looking for Class B work, the restriction wouldn't impede him in any way.
    Not sure where you're getting CA from, though.
     
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  7. May 23, 2015 #5
    lfod14

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    The OP is in San Diego
     
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