recent class A driver taking a class b job

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  1. the40man

    the40man Bobtail Member

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    interview tomorrow wish me luck
     
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  3. ColoradoGreen

    ColoradoGreen Heavy Load Member

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    Dead wrong, any of the CDL upgrades require an actual driving test, Class C, Class B, or Class A.

    Furthermore, even if you have a Class A permit, if you arrive with a Class B truck you will only be issued what is, in effect, a Class B license.

    The reason anyone can rent even the largest of the Uhaul trucks is because a.) they do not have air-brakes, and b.) The GVWR of the Uhaul trucks do not meet the 26,001lb. Class 6 and higher weight rating requirement. Most of the "large" (24-26ft.) Uhaul moving trucks have a GVW rating sitting right around 23,000lbs. or so, some a little higher.

    Next time you're talking with a buddy who does not have a CDL ask to see their license, if they're anything like the ones from my state it will explicity state on the back that you can operate a vehicle up to 26,000lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
     
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  4. Aireal

    Aireal Medium Load Member

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    State of fl back says 26001lbs, why the extra 1lbs idk.
     
  5. the40man

    the40man Bobtail Member

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    they figure in your lunch :)
     
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  6. jimjam38

    jimjam38 Medium Load Member

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    I don't know when i was at my one job out in the oilfield, I always brought along a big cooler full of food and drink, slightly "more" than 1 pound. :D
     
  7. T...Street

    T...Street Light Load Member

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    Theres a weight restriction also any vehicle or combination that is over 26,001lbs requires a class A
     
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  8. xlsdraw

    xlsdraw Road Train Member

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    6 months from now the Class A will be worthless to any perspective Class A jobs. If the guy paid out of HIS pocket for Class A schooling, there is no way he'd take a Class B job. IMO.
     
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