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Renting a 10 speed tractor(no trailer) to practice.

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Sam1000, Apr 21, 2016.

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  1. Apr 21, 2016 #1
    Sam1000

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    Hello, I was just wondering if I rent a tractor from a company like Ryder or Penske to practice driving, do I have to fill out the log book? I won't be using it for hire just to drive around the city to gain experience. I just need more practice before I start working as a driver. Oh and by the way I'm located in Los Angeles California.
    Thanks
     
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  3. Apr 21, 2016 #2
    Happyfeet

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    No, you dont need a log book since you are using the tractor for private/non-commercial use. It does however seem like a massive waste of money. A bobtail drives totally different from a tractor pulling a trailer so I don't know what you hope to gain.
     
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  4. Apr 21, 2016 #3
    lfod14

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    You can't rent something you can't legally drive. Cheaper to take a couple lessons at a school. Unless you already have a job lined up I'd rethink going of on your own. It can be extremely hard to get hired when your self taught.
     
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  5. Apr 21, 2016 #4
    Chinatown

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    I doubt they will rent to you. Call and ask.
     
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  7. Apr 21, 2016 #5
    Sam1000

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    HappyFeet, thanks for the info. What I want to do is gain some experience driving a 10 or 13 speed transmission. I just got my CDL A a couple weeks ago. I attended a short course trucking school, but their tractors were 5 speed sychronized transmissions.
     
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  8. Apr 21, 2016 #6
    Sam1000

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    Snatale42, I have a CDL A.
     
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  9. Apr 21, 2016 #7
    Chinatown

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    Maybe for a fee, Khan D' Kulia Trucking School, in Los Angeles, will let you practice with their trucks.
     
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  10. Apr 21, 2016 #8
    crb

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    Penske, ryder, idea lease, etc will not rent you a tractor with no experience or commercial credit. Go out with trainer shifting isn't that difficult.
     
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  11. Apr 21, 2016 #9
    Sam1000

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    Thank you for the info.
     
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  12. Apr 21, 2016 #10
    Zeviander

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    I'm amazed you got a CDL and don't know how to drive an unsynchronized transmission.
     
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