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D I need a cdl to do hotshot?

Discussion in 'Questions To Truckers From The General Public' started by cornelas19, Apr 19, 2014.

  1. Apr 19, 2014 #1
    cornelas19

    cornelas19 Bobtail Member

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    Hello there guys, I was wondering if I need my CDL to do hotshot for a company. (Victory Transport) I've been working in the warehouse for the past 5 years. Supervisor at the moment but decided to get into trucking for more money. I want to get a Dodge Ram 3500HD. (Should I get it with flatbed or regular bed?) I 'm only going to be hauling 1 or 2 skids no more than 3k lbs with no trailer. Will i need a cdl for this? I live in Texas and will sometimes require to go out of town to different states. They are offering me 65% per load. Think it would be worth it? All advices would be greatly appreciated. Be safe out there and God Bless.
     
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  3. Apr 19, 2014 #2
    CondoCruiser

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    If the vehicle is rated more than 26,000 lbs GVWR then you need a CDL or any weight if you decide to be hazmat qualified. Many hotshots run hazmat. Another consideration is if you pull a trailer with greater than a 10,000 lb GVWR which brings your GCWR above 26,000 lbs then you need a CDL. I'm not sure but I don't think a 3500HD is capable of doing that. At a minimum any vehicle over 10,000 lbs you need a DOT medical card.
     
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  4. Apr 19, 2014 #3
    Roadmedic

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    Better check the regulations closely.


    This link gives some information on the cdl with hazmat.

    http://expeditenow.com/truckingblogs/395-can-you-haul-hazmat-without-an-endorsement.html

    383.5 Hazardous materials means any material that has been designated as hazardous under 49 U.S.C. 5103 and is required to be placarded under subpart F of 49 CFR part 172 or any quantity of a material listed as a select agent or toxin in 42 CFR part 73.
    So, you need a CDL with a HAZMAT endorsement to haul hazardous material, but only that material which is on the Table of Hazardous Material and which requires placarding. If it doesn’t require placarding, you don’t need a CDL, and you don’t need the endorsement. It’s really that simple.
    - See more at: http://expeditenow.com/truckingblog...hout-an-endorsement.html#sthash.F1Lo2FAg.dpuf
     
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  5. Apr 19, 2014 #4
    cornelas19

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    So would I be good to go with my regular class c license to do hotshot in a 3500HD truck? I know those truck weigh about 11k lbs. So if I take a load that weighs 3k lbs, that would be 14k-15k lbs when loaded with truck weight.
     
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