New driver CDL test...

you need a tractor and a 53' trailer to get a combination endorsement, maybe a 48'er. A wrecker truck would probably only be good for a CDL-B, I would think you could bobtail legally with a class B. Not sure though.

 

its cake dude. sounds like you already know the hard part. learn the pre trip, drill it into your head, know the names of every component, not just to know em but because by knowing em you know what your looking for in the way of defects., know the air brake tests, and every component of your baking system. If something should fail you should know by sight sound and feel what happened and how to control it. know the smith system by heart and practice it everyday, no matter what you drive. Know about load placement and securing. know about centrifugal force and how it effects loads. Know about brake lag and fade. learn what to do when an 80,000lb projectile becomes unruly and you have to choose between one of two horrible options. have a good head on yor shoulders and practice common sense and you will have no problem at all

 

I read on here that you can take the CDL test in a 28 foot trailer if you want.

 

This statement couldn't be further from the truth.

I took my CDL A test with a 40 foot tanker.

I brought my friend who works for Coke, he took it with a single axle tractor and a 28 foot trailer.

 

Yeah I think the minimum is 28'. I was going to say 26' but I think Allowme is right. Has to have airbrakes too. So you can't use one of those race trailers with regular brakes. Doesn't have to be a manual transmission though. Can be automatic.

If you already have a job lined up this is fine but if you are considering going over the road or driving for a company you will need to go through a school to get your license. Most companies nowadays require you go through an accredited school.

 

1) There is no such thing as a combination endorsement

2) Trailer length is not a consideration for a CDL. For a class A CDL you need a truck/tractor combination vehicle with a gross combination weight rating of 26,001 or more pounds, with a trailer(s) with a GVWR of 10,001 or more pounds.

 

In this case a trailer with air brakes would be preferred but there are plenty of hotshotters out there that got a CDL A using a trailer without air brakes . Their CDL has a restriction for non air brake operation only . There is no air brake endorsement . Testing with air brakes will get the restriction removed .

 

the last two posts are right make sure you get the asir brake endorsement as all new trucks must have them