DOT weights. What is ticketable?
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Hey Crete sorry I didn't chime in earlier about your Class B question- which is kinda silly because knowing that I have my CDL you know that I know what it is. I took, and passed, all my written test in less than an hour (air brake, combination, hazmat, class c refresher, tank) all on the same day. Passed my practical air brake and then driving on the first try also. And I'm not a book smart person (hands on kinda learner). I may not even be an OTR guy either- I will start my own auto transpo company when I get back- but I currently run the day to day operations (VIP and flight coordination) for the Lashkar Gah Provincial Reconstruction Team (joint US/UK/Danish) in Helmand Province. So please forgive me if I can't answer your smart *** questions in a moments notice.
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What is a Class B for ?
I can answer that since I currently hold a Class B license.
Class B license is for straight trucks (example: Dump trucks, cement mixers, & box trucks) with or without a trailer (for a trailer you need a combination endorsement) & buses (example: school bus or passenger bus).
If you have the combination endoresment you can tow a trailer that is under 10k pounds (if you have a Class B [Class A is above 10K pounds).
For buses: If you drive a school bus you need a school bus endorsement.
If you drive a passenger bus (if have more than 15 passengers including the driver) you need a passenger endorsement.
I hope that answers your question,
KBJ
Class B license is for straight trucks (example: Dump trucks, cement mixers, & box trucks) with or without a trailer (for a trailer you need a combination endorsement) & buses (example: school bus or passenger bus).
If you have the combination endoresment you can tow a trailer that is under 10k pounds (if you have a Class B [Class A is above 10K pounds).
For buses: If you drive a school bus you need a school bus endorsement.
If you drive a passenger bus (if have more than 15 passengers including the driver) you need a passenger endorsement.
I hope that answers your question,
KBJ
Last edited by KingBigJoe; Apr 12, 2012 at 11:09 PM. Reason: I oopsed.
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I can answer that since I currently hold a Class B license.
Class B license is for straight trucks (example: Dump trucks, cement mixers, & box trucks) with or without a trailer (for a trailer you need a combination endorsement) & buses (example: school bus or passenger bus).
If you have the combination endoresment you can tow a trailer that is under 10k pounds (if you have a Class B [Class A is above 10K pounds).
For buses: If you drive a school bus you need a school bus endorsement.
If you drive a passenger bus (if have more than 15 passengers including the driver) you need a passenger endorsement)
I hope that answers your question,
KBJ
Class B license is for straight trucks (example: Dump trucks, cement mixers, & box trucks) with or without a trailer (for a trailer you need a combination endorsement) & buses (example: school bus or passenger bus).
If you have the combination endoresment you can tow a trailer that is under 10k pounds (if you have a Class B [Class A is above 10K pounds).
For buses: If you drive a school bus you need a school bus endorsement.
If you drive a passenger bus (if have more than 15 passengers including the driver) you need a passenger endorsement)
I hope that answers your question,
KBJ
What the heck is a combination endorsement?
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Wouldn't that be a class A cuz there is no "combination endorsement"?
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They are NOT endorsements.
Endorsements are:
Hazardous Material (H)
Tank Vehicle (N)
Passenger Bus (P)
Doubles or triples (T)
School Bus (S)
Air Brake is a Restriction
Endorsements are:
Hazardous Material (H)
Tank Vehicle (N)
Passenger Bus (P)
Doubles or triples (T)
School Bus (S)
Air Brake is a Restriction
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You're right that if you don't pass the combination test you can't get a classs A but you can still get a class A if you don't take or fail the air brakes test. You will just end up with a restricted class A.
I took an eye test. Does that mean I have an eye endorsement?
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[QUOTE=livewire_19;11708213]So which class would someone need to drive a flatbed with a GVWR of 80,000 with no trailer?[/QUOTE
If this is a trick question, I don't know.
If it's not a trick question, it's a class B.
Class a is combination gross over 26,000 with trailer over 10,000 lbs
class b single vehicle over 26,000 lbs not towing over 10,000
class c single vehicle less than 26,000 not towing over 10,000 ( typically for 16 or more passengers or hazardous materials.
If this is a trick question, I don't know.
If it's not a trick question, it's a class B.
Class a is combination gross over 26,000 with trailer over 10,000 lbs
class b single vehicle over 26,000 lbs not towing over 10,000
class c single vehicle less than 26,000 not towing over 10,000 ( typically for 16 or more passengers or hazardous materials.