Another CDL Question

[David]

Whats the easiest way to get a CDL to drive a vehicle that wont do shit but occasionally carry really heavy toys...?

[Unicorn Jeff]

Just go take the test and get it.

[David]

Just go take the test and get it.

But are there like different classes of license for someone who isnt doing it for business or different ways to register the vehicle?

[Unicorn Jeff]

But are there like different classes of license for someone who isnt doing it for business or different ways to register the vehicle?

What exactly are you wanting to drive that is big? Is it just the deuce or what?

[David]

What exactly are you wanting to drive that is big? Is it just the deuce or what?

Im just trying to find the easiest way to do what Im looking at, but reading this CDL shit gets confusing. Trailer is just a 24ft dove tail.

[Unicorn Jeff]

Just need to get your Class A license. CDL is commercial drivers license and I don't think you need to get that. But I know you'll have to get your Class A which you can get from the DMV or some truck driving school.

[David]

Just need to get your Class A license. CDL is commercial drivers license and I don't think you need to get that. But I know you'll have to get your Class A which you can get from the DMV or some truck driving school.

I keep reading this exemption on a few sites. Legit?

"Individuals ....operating motor homes or other vehicles used exclusively to transport personal possessions or family members, for non business purposes."

[YALE]

I keep reading this exemption on a few sites. Legit?

"Individuals ....operating motor homes or other vehicles used exclusively to transport personal possessions or family members, for non business purposes."

That sounds right. Go to a DPS station and get a copy of the handbook, and it'll have the most up to date rules in it. If you can avoid it, don't get a CDL. It makes getting tickets a pain in the ass.

[bigshoe]

Does it have air brakes? How much does it weigh?

Class A= CDL

[David]

Does it have air brakes? How much does it weigh?

Class A= CDL

Air brakes and truck itself is 22k lbs.

[bigshoe]

The rule is something like air brakes under 26,000 pounds (I might be a bit off on the weight) requires a class B. Over 26,000 pounds (again I think I'm a few pounds off) requires a Class A.

I'm not real sure how the "non commercial" vehicle deal works. Ive heard of RVs that have air brakes but don't require a CDL because the are a "recreational" vehicle. But they could be some kind of air over hydraulic type deal to get by with it.

I'm not real sure how your truck would fall into that.

[trailerparksuperstar]

If more than 26,600lbs than yes

Easiest way to do it, is go to the DMV and ask for a study guide. read it and take the written test. When you pass the written you'll need to take an actual driving test so have your Duece or what ever you'd like to use to take the test in PERFECT working order. If you don't think your truck will pass a DOT inspection you can always rent one ( I suggest one with an automatic transmission and a 25' trailer )

If you do end up having to get one, say goodbye to fighting tickets and a legal BAC of 0.079%

[bigshoe]

I think on page 6, line number 4 your covered. Its not a CMV.

http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/DriverLicense/documents/DL-7C.pdf

[David]

I think on page 6, line number 4 your covered. Its not a CMV.

http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/DriverL...ents/DL-7C.pdf

Now I guess to find the definition of "recreational vehicle"

[bigshoe]

Its says that it explains in in section 1-1, but I don't see a clear definition.