CDL Drivers License
03-16-2004, 06:20 PM
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CDL Drivers License
I have heard lots of versions of the rules. Does anybody know for sure if I need a CDL in the following senarios?
1. Ford F-350 Pickup. 12,000 lb GVW
2. Above truck pulling 10,000 lb trailer
3. Above truck owned by a company (my company).
I am trying to avoid the hassle of all the regulations that go with owning a "commercial vehical" and having to get (I assume) a Class A license to operate this rig.
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1. Ford F-350 Pickup. 12,000 lb GVW
2. Above truck pulling 10,000 lb trailer
3. Above truck owned by a company (my company).
I am trying to avoid the hassle of all the regulations that go with owning a "commercial vehical" and having to get (I assume) a Class A license to operate this rig.
Troutly?
03-16-2004, 07:17 PM
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No you do not.
Class "A" for for a combination of vehicles with a gross combination weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more if the vehicle being towed having a GVWR of more than 10,000 pounds. (i.e. tractor trailer).
Class "B" incldes straight trucks, large buses, tow trucks
Class "C" - not inc. in A or B that carries haz mat materials-
bottom line- if you don't need it, don't bother. I have a Class"B" with haz mat, and air brake endorsements. Have to keep current with tests and such...a pain
Class "A" for for a combination of vehicles with a gross combination weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more if the vehicle being towed having a GVWR of more than 10,000 pounds. (i.e. tractor trailer).
Class "B" incldes straight trucks, large buses, tow trucks
Class "C" - not inc. in A or B that carries haz mat materials-
bottom line- if you don't need it, don't bother. I have a Class"B" with haz mat, and air brake endorsements. Have to keep current with tests and such...a pain
03-16-2004, 07:38 PM
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A commercial motor vehicle is a single vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more.
Commercial driver's license requirements DON"T apply to: vehicles operated by persons only for personal use, such as recreational vehicles and rental moving vans.
Commercial driver's license requirements DON"T apply to: vehicles operated by persons only for personal use, such as recreational vehicles and rental moving vans.
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03-17-2004, 08:03 AM
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If you are transporting people, or goods (i.e. delivery0 as a commercial carrier.
You do not need a CDL for your own vehicle unless it has air brakes or has a GVW over the 26,001 lb limit.
Your local drivers license bureau in your state should have pamplet on the CDL requirements.
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You do not need a CDL for your own vehicle unless it has air brakes or has a GVW over the 26,001 lb limit.
Your local drivers license bureau in your state should have pamplet on the CDL requirements.
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