Chassis Cab and non-CDL

Also, no tinted front windows, and you do need a medical card.

You also need DOT inspection and must stop at weigh stations.

Concerning the bed, I'm sure you don't need one, but if you are not going to be over 65 feet, why not have one? Lot's of stuff to carry with you and the bed is a nice storage area.

 

What is the weight difference between the bed and the sleeper?

Depending on the empty weight of the trailer you are already limited to around 9 or 10 thousand pounds payload.

 

You are going to need a custom made hitch because the current production hitches are made for pick up rails and the cab chassis trucks are different,

Also, the engines are de-tuned on C/A's

 

My two cents, if I may.

With a crew cab you're gonna likely be close to the 65' limit pulling a 40' goose. Make sure you tape it nose to tail because the DOT man will.

These types of setups draw the man's attention, that's just the way it is. Make sure all your ducks are in a row, as ignorance aint gonna fly once you're stopped.

You don't need a sleeper, unless you're >6', it'll just add weight and detract from your already limited payload.

Leave the bed on if you can, extra room for storage and it'll be cheaper on NY's HUT rate (>18k), if you run there. Taking off the bed will classify it as a truck-tractor costing you more in tax.

Lastly, good luck, not a good time to get started right now, unless you got a sure fire direct haul lined up...

 

Kinda hard to specifically answer your question, as I don't know what type of operation are you looking at doing.

My first question is have you looked into how much your insurance is gonna cost you? Assuming you have a truck/trailer already paid off, after fuel, insurance is a big cost.

Secondly, have you already got a steady direct haul lined up, or are you hoping to find loads on a load board? Right now, spot freight rates have tanked. Too many trucks for too few loads. So, being new, you would have a very difficult, if not impossible time being successful. A couple months from now, we all hope it picks back up, but right now it's real bad.

Thirdly, if you're planning on running the spot market (load boards) your GWVR will also limit what you can haul. In so much as I applaud your ambition, as I like seeing the little guy succeed, I'd recommend doing more research before dumping a lot of money into this endeavor. Learn & know what you're getting yourself into. You gotta know what your CPM is (cost per mile). Too many make the mistake of getting a truck and then hope to get work = very bad idea. Not trying to be a naysayer, but trying to save you a lotta grief.

There's a fellow on here, @singlescrewshaker that can add more to help you than I can...