CDL trucks

[2004F550]

Would my F550 17,500 GVW and my 12,000 GVW trailer be considered a combination that requires a CDL since it is over 26,001? Thanks for the help.

[jakegypsum]

I believe that you do. Normally any combination with the total registered weight of both parts going over 26,001 lbs needs a CDL driver.
A friend of mine who has a small dump truck and trailor w/ backhoe, (similar truck/trailer setup as yours), got sidelined by the DOT for the same situation.

Jake.

[Fordhipo]

Also if the trailer has a GVWR of over 10,000 lbs no matter what it is hooked to you need one , I believe.

[cat320]

That is right so if you put that 12K trailer behind a 3/4 ton pick up you would need a cdl because ther trailer is over 10K gvw.

[2004F550]

I see...thanks very much for the replies:D

[2004F550]

I see...thanks very much for the replies.One more ?, if my 3/4 pick up and trailer needs a CDL, then I could get my license w/ this combo? I figured I would need to use a truck like an 18 wheeler.

[BKrois]

I'd pay the $200 or whatever it is to take the CDL test at a truck driving school. That way you'd be able to get your air brake, manual transmission and other endorsements. If you take the test in an F550, you don't get any air brake endorsements or anything due to the truck having hydraulic brakes and being a smaller class.

[2004F550]

Thanks for bringing me back to reality I forgot about the air brake endorsments. Some fireman in my department went thru all the trouble of taking the test and they passed it, but it was a juice brakes truck. So they couldn't drive any real trucks like triaxles. Does the manual tranny endorsment really exist? The guys in my town highway department all took it on autos, but one guy now drives one of my families triaxles w/ a manual. Just trying to get this sorted out....Thanks again

[cat320]

It could be new about the manual tranny Never heard of this when I took MIne,but then again I did it in a stick so and it was before the cdl stuff .

[Fordhipo]

Copied from http://www.ct.gov/dmv/cwp/view.asp?a=805&Q=244728&dmvPNavCtr=|28053|#28056


A CDL is a class 1 license issued with the following sub classifications, endorsements, and restrictions.

A - Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, provided the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle(s) being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds;
- holders of subclass A licenses may, with any appropriate endorsements and/or permits, operate all vehicles within subclasses B and C.

B - Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing a vehicle not in excess of 10,000 pounds GVWR;
- Holders of subclass B license may, with any appropriate endorsements and/or permit, operate all vehicles within subclass C.

C - Any single vehicle/combination of vehicles, that does not meet the definition of subclass A or B, but is:

designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver.
designed to transport 11 or more passengers, including the driver and is used to transport students under the age of 21 years of age to and from school.
a vehicle that is required to be placarded for hazardous materials.

It looks like you would need an A if you are going to pull that trailer.
Plus an interesting item in the restrictions, the manual restriction. Never heard of that around here.

Restrictions
B = Corrective lenses

C = Mechanical aid

D = Prosthetic aid

E = Automatic transmission only

F = Outside Mirror

G = Limited to daylight only

J = Weight restricted to vehicle (under 18,001 pounds GVWR)

K = CDL Intrastate only

L = Vehicles without air brakes

Q = Any vehicle exempt from the CDL program with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds excluding recreational vehicles

R = No limited access roads

T = Taxicab, service bus, motor vehicles in livery service, coach, motorbus

U = Hearing aid required

V = Activity vehicles and vehicles listed under T

W = Medical waiver required

Z = School bus CDL only


as BK said check into the testing sites about renting the truck that way you can get the correct endorsments and not have to worry if you get other vehicles or equipiment.