CDL A with no experience

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  1. ajohnson

    ajohnson Medium Load Member

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    Some states have the restriction, some don't. Simple
     
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    Restriction code

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    L. If the driver does not pass the Air Brakes Knowledge Test, does not correctly identify the air brake system components, does not properly conduct an air brake systems check, or does not take the Skills test in a vehicle with a full air brake system, the driver must have an "L" no full air brake restriction placed on their license.
    Z. If the driver takes the test in a vehicle with an air over hydraulic brake system, then they will have a "Z" no full air brake restriction placed on their license. In either case the driver is not authorized to operate a CMV equipped with full air brakes.
    E. If the driver takes the Skills Test in a vehicle that has an automatic transmission, then an "E" no manual transmission restriction is placed on their license.
    O. If the driver takes the Skills Test in a Class A vehicle that has a pintle hook or other non-fifth wheel connection, they will have an "O" restriction placed on their license restricting them from driving any Class A vehicle with a fifth wheel connection.
    M. If a driver possesses a Class A CDL, but obtains his or her passenger or school bus endorsement in a Class B vehicle the State must place an "M" restriction indicating that the driver can only operate Class B and C passenger vehicle or school buses.
    N. If a driver possesses a Class B CDL, but obtains his or her passenger or school bus endorsement in a Class C vehicle; the State must place an "N" restriction indicating that the driver can only operate Class C passenger vehicle or school buses.
    V. If the State is notified by the FMCSA that a medical variance has been issued to the driver, the State must indicate the existence of such a medical variance on the CDLIS driving record and the CDL document using a restriction code "V" to indicate that there is information about the medical variance on the CDLIS record. "- See more at: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/registration/commercial-drivers-license/drivers#sthash.evDFPhZQ.dpuf
    These are the currant federal regulations, all states WILL have to follow this.
     
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    Dumdriver Road Train Member

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    And some states that have the restriction don't enforce it (most actually). Simple. Lol
     
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    They will, soon enough. The people typing the info into the computer are probibly not properly trained, or used to the new restrictions and forget to put it on
     
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