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Can a class B drive a tractor if it's bobtail

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by ad356, Sep 15, 2017.

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  1. Sep 15, 2017 #1
    ad356

    ad356 Road Train Member

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    I have a class A, so I can drive anything. I just still wonder if someone who has a class B drive a tractor without a trailer. Don't know where I come up with this stuff lol, none the less curious
     
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  3. Sep 15, 2017 #2
    Alaska76

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    Yes.
     
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  4. Sep 15, 2017 #3
    Pianoman

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    Class B license holders can drive: Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing a vehicle not in excess of 10,000 pounds GVWR.

    Given the definition, I wouldn't see why not.
     
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  5. Sep 15, 2017 #4
    Redtwin

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    You would need to ensure you have air brake endorsement.
     
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  7. Sep 15, 2017 #5
    ZVar

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    There is no such thing as an air brake endorsement. But you are correct in concept. One would need to make sure there is no air brake restriction on the license.
     
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  8. Sep 15, 2017 #6
    Redtwin

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    It's been a while since I went through the CDL process. I remember you had to do a specific test for air brakes. If it isn't considered an "endorsement" then my apologies for the misleading statement.
     
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  9. Sep 15, 2017 #7
    DrFlush

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    It use to be an endorsement, but now it is a restriction if you don't have it.
     
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  10. Sep 15, 2017 #8
    Allow Me.

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    yeah, twin screw tractor same as twin screw dump truck................Class "B"
     
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  11. Sep 15, 2017 #9
    ad356

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    So given that 10k trailer limit, a class b driver can drive a dump truck with an equipment trailer so long as said equipment trailer is less then 10k. I thought any trailer behind a dump truck meant it was class A
     
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  12. Sep 15, 2017 #10
    street beater

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    Nope, that limit is the key, but its the rating, not whats on it.
     
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