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Any vehicles requiring a CDL need a log book if they are driven 150 miles or more from their home terminal. That includes vehicles under the weight requirements for a CDL, but which require a CDL because they either a: are buses designed to transport more than 15 persons (including the driver) or b: are hauling a quantity of hazardous materials which requires the display of placards.
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What type of license is required for truck driving?
To operate a heavy truck one is required to have a Commercial Driving License (CDL). In Australia there are 5 different classes of licenses for heavy truck drivers.
What are two differences between a heavy truck driver and a light truck driver?
A light truck is any truck under 4000 lbs, while a heavy truck is a truck heavier than 26,001 lbs. One difference between the two drivers would be the license requirement. A driver of a heavy truck is required to have a Class A commercial license while a light truck driver only needs a regular Class C license. Another difference is that a Class A driver is subject to U.S. Department of Transportation oversight, so the driver must maintain a logbook, have a medical examination every two years, and is subject to random drug tests. In addition, a large truck driver is likely to be paid more than a person driving a light truck.
What is the maximum length between truck and trailer before CDL is required?
Length does not determine whether or not a CDL is required.
What is the maximum lenght between truck and trailer before CDL is required?
The regulations for when a CDL is required has nothing to do with length.
What is the best heavy duty truck to own?
Best Heavy Duty Truck is pick up truck. A pick up truck is usually light in weight but suitable for heavy duty work.
Would it be more difficult to stop a truck carrying a heavy load or to stop the same truck empty?
A truck that is more heavy with the same velocity whil the truck is less heavy it will have more momentum!!
How can a 18 wheeler truck get by doing 90 in a 65 MPH zone?
How can a truck driver get by doing that? Simply by not getting caught, finding out where the police are, and being very careful about how it's entered on their logbook. Woe to them if they do get caught, though..
When should a lift truck inspection be done?
Before and after operation. A Heavy Equipment Inspection Report (similar to a Drivers Vehicle Inspection Report for heavy duty trucks) is supposed to be filled out.
How heavy is a fire truck?
very very heavy
How heavy is a truck engine?
sail
How many gallons of gasoline can you carry in your truck in Georgia?
Up to 1000 lbs. before a hazmat endorsement is required.
When was China National Heavy Duty Truck Group created?
China National Heavy Duty Truck Group was created in 1935.
