If they're operating them on public roadways, they need both a DOT medical card and the class of licence appropriate for that vehicle. In all actuality, the FMCSR states that anyone in actual physical control of a commercial motor vehicle must possess a CDL, but this is typically overlooked in instances such as mechanics on private property. However, the moment that vehicle enters a public roadway, it won't be overlooked anymore. Doesn't matter if you're 100 miles from the company's property, or only one foot from it.
Some of them do. Mechanics who work on big trucks travel because sometimes trucks break down while you're driving them and it's cheaper and easier to fix them alongside the road than it is to tow them in.
Regular trucks don't have as much tread as ice road trucks. Ice road trucks have strong steel frames and ice wheels as well.
There are many different fuel mileage ratings for over the road trucks. On average over the road trucks get 7 to 8 miles per gallon of fuel.
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estimated:8-9 million trucks
It is impossible to know exactly how many semi trucks are on the road in the U.S. It is estimated that there could be anywhere from five million to thirteen million semi trucks on the road in the U.S. on any given day.
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the tank trucks you see on the road
4 wheel drive trucks are designed for off road use. Always practice safe driving be it on or off road.
It is an off road package for GM trucks
the tank trucks you see on the road
ice road trucks