CDL Test in Dually

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  1. Trident39

    Trident39 Bobtail Member

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    Hey All, I'm ready to take my CDL Class A test in my dually. I have a few questions...

    What kind of trailer do I take the test with? Can I use any regular trailer ie; gooseneck, bumper hitch, or does it need to be a trailer over 10K? Meaning i'd need to bring someone with a CDL with me..

    Thanks!
     
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  3. ZVar

    ZVar Road Train Member

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    You will get a CDL in the vehicle type you test with.
    To get a CDL A with a 3500/f-350 you would need a trailer with a GVWR over 10k lbs and the GCWR over 26k lbs.
    Some possible restrictions are:
    Automatic transmission if not tested w/ a manual.
    No air brakes.
    No 5th wheel if testing with a bumper pull or gooseneck. Has to be a 5th wheel.
    And yes, you will need a valid driver to take the rig to test with.
     
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  4. Trident39

    Trident39 Bobtail Member

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    So, I have to install a fifth wheel?... My trailer will be a gooseneck.
     
  5. ZVar

    ZVar Road Train Member

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    I you wanna not have that restriction then yes.
     
  6. x1Heavy

    x1Heavy Road Train Member

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    Your trailer has to be over 10,000 pounds or more in weight total plus the towing vehicle to make it a CDL A license.

    You will not be getting airbrakes with that.

    It is a combination vehicle so rates the Class A. You will be using a 5th wheel in the bed of your truck. The weights involved are just too heavy for bumper hitches.

    Hopefully your dually is a manual so you can not have that auto restriction put on.
     
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  7. parkerhotshot

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    If I am planning on doing hot shot do I need a fifth wheel or will a gooseneck be sufficient ?
    Also what would be the downside to having auto restriction if I will only ever be driving my truck?
     
  8. ESAFO

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    Gooseneck is fine mainly used for flatbed freight/vehicles, 5th wheel hitch mainly used to haul RV's/campers.
    There is no downside to having automatic restriction, as long as you never plan on driving commercially with a standard shift vehicle.
     
  9. Wasted Thyme

    Wasted Thyme Road Train Member

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    Automatic restriction won't be an issue at all.
     
  10. 24kHotshot

    24kHotshot Heavy Load Member

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    Gooseneck is not fine for car hauling. Most of the wedge trailers you see laying on their side are Gooseneck ball.
    Gooseneck is ok for freight.
    Single pivot 5th wheel is good for cars
    And double pivot 5th wheel is for rv.

    Single pivot only tilts front/back and not side to side like an rv double pivot plate.
     
  11. ESAFO

    ESAFO Light Load Member

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    My bad I should've been clear about that, I didn't mean to lead him to believe I was talking about a Wedge trailer.
    I meant machinery, bobcats, scissor lifts things like that.
    Not saying you can't throw a car or two, motorcycle on with a side by side & so on.
     
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