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As far as written tests go, you only need to take combination vehicles and air brakes (if applicable and if you don't already have it). The difficult part is going to be finding a vehicle for your road test. You need to test in a tractor-trailer, or else you receive a "no tractor-trailer" restriction. If you're looking to go OTR, or to just go work for a different company and drive a tractor-trailer, you really should go to a truck driving school. If you don't have Class A experience in a tractor-trailer, any company you apply with is going to treat you as an inexperienced driver, no matter how much Class B experience, no matter how much experience you have with unsynchronised transmissions, etc you might have. If you can't afford the school, and are seeking an OTR job, several companies offer their own school in-house, which is free of charge provided you work for them for a year or so. Additionally, if your work had you driving something like a single axle straight truck, you had either a synchronised manual shift transmission or an automatic, in which case, you especially need to go to truck driving school. The unsynchronised transmissions found in Class 8 trucks are a lot different, and do not shift the same way.
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I have a 3800 gallon tandem tank truck do I need a class A or B CDL?
You will need a Class B CDL with tanker endorsement.
Ny state drivers license cdl class b bus you are moving to Florida do you have to take a written test or road test to retain the cdl class b?
No you don't all you have to do is establish residency and go to DMV to have it transfered but theres a cost depending on the State.
Do you need a class b cdl to drive a 24foot box truck with air brakes in Indiana over 26000pound?
Yes. You can drive that vehicle with either a Class B or Class A CDL.
what license do you need to drive a tow truck in Florida?
GVW of 26,000 lbs. or less = regular drivers licenseGVW of 26,001 lbs. or more = Class B CDL GCW of more than 26,001 lbs. with a unit in tow which has a GVW in excess of 10,000 lbs. = Class A CDL
What class licence do you need to drive a tow truck in Florida?
That depends on what the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of the tow truck is. 26,001 lbs. and up in a single vehicle requires a Class B CDL.
Would you need a CDL to drive a semi with out a trailer?
Yes, you would. Without the trailer, you could operate it with either a Class A or Class B CDL.
When applying for dump truck driving jobs do you need a CDL license?
Yes. In most cases you will need a CDL Class B license because of the weight of the truck. However, if you would be driving a semi with a dump trailer, you would need a CDL Class A license.
Are you required to have a special license or permit to drive a cement truck?
To drive a cement truck legally, you need a class B CDL (Commercial Drivers License). At 18, you can apply for a class B CDL.
Can I use my Florida CDL B permit in NY or do I have to take the permit test again in NY?
You need to check with the DMV on this one. CDL standards are federally established, and don't vary state-to-state, but states still have some determination. You're probably going to have to take at least the written portions of the test (General Knowledge, Air Brakes (if applicable) again, and you'll need to be a vehicle to do a pre-trip on and take a road test in before you can get it switched from a permit to a Class B CDL.
Does the type of brakes on trucks determine if you need a cdl license?
No. The weight determines what class licence you must obtain (there are non-CDL Class A and B licences available), and the usage is what determines whether or not you actually need a CDL class licence to operate it.
What type of educational background is cdl class b drivers?
Whatever the company requires. You don't need a GED or diploma to get a CDL, but a company will probably require it.
Does driving a pumper truck (septic company) require a special driver's license in Florida?
There is a license requirement to drive a pumper truck in Florida. The requirement is a class B CDL license.
