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CDL A restriction

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Johnny10spd, Oct 29, 2025 at 8:58 PM.

  1. Oct 29, 2025 at 8:58 PM #1
    Johnny10spd

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    I am looking into getting a job at a towing company, and wanted to know if I could drive their wreckers with a CDL A with an O restriction. Or if I would have to get that restriction taken off.
     
    Johnny10spd, Oct 29, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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  3. Oct 29, 2025 at 9:30 PM #2
    Blu_Ogre

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    O restriction is the one for not tested with a fifth wheel? A net search sounds like it is a full retest process to get it removed.

    Could depend on what they are pulling. Would be best to ask the company if the restriction is a deal breaker for them.
     
    Blu_Ogre, Oct 29, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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  4. Oct 29, 2025 at 11:21 PM #3
    brian991219

    brian991219 Road Train Member

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    No. You require an unrestricted class A to drive heavy wrecker. The O limits you to pintle and ball type hitches only. A heavy wrecker is classified the same as a piggy back set of trucks. The underlift with forks is the same as a saddle mount in the eyes of DOT.

    Not to mention many tow companies alos have road tractors, Landoll trailers and lots of other goodies that require a full class A.
     
    brian991219, Oct 29, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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  5. Oct 29, 2025 at 11:40 PM #4
    BrothaTrucka513

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    Drive Ready-mix trucks or straight trucks, fam.
     
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