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What kind of license do you need in California to drive a flat bed tow truck?
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If it has a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 26,001 lbs. or more, it requires a Class B CDL. If at any point you'll be towing a trailer which brings the combined truck and trailer to a Gross Combined Weight Rating of 26,001 lbs. or more and the vehicle in tow itself has a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 10,001 lbs. or more, then a Class A CDL is required. There is no exception to this - CDL requirements are a matter of federal law.
If the vehicle itself has a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 26,000 lbs. or less, you can operate that and also tow a trailer with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 10,000 lbs. or less on a Basic Class C license. However, if your company requires you to have a hazmat endorsement, then you must have a CDL, period. In which case, you would need a Class C CDL.
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What kind of a license do I need to drive a tow truck?
Towing businesses are highly regulated. In most states you need a special tow truck license. Often the local municipalities will have further restrictions. The type of license required to drive a tow truck depends on the state and the size of the tow truck. Flat bed drivers generally required a CDL where as claw truck drivers generally can use their regular drivers license.
Do I need a special license to drive a flat bed truck?
It depends on what class the vehicle is. There are certain weight limits and it makes up the various classes for the truck. If it is a big truck you will need a commercial drivers license to be able to drive it just a mile down the road. Check and see what class the vehicle is and then you will know if you need a cdl.
What car that can be flat towed?
To the best of my knowledge most 2 wheel rear drive cars and trucks can be towed without damaging the transmission (if by your question you mean "flat towed" as meaning towed behind a tow truck on it's rear wheels). Most, if not all, 4 wheel drive cars need to be towed ( carried up on) a flat bed truck. Having a flat bed truck carry a 4 wheel drive car will prevent damage to the transmission.
Can you run your car on a flat tire, or should I get a pick up truck?
If you have run-flats, you can drive for up to 300 miles under 50 mph and be fine. With a typical flat tire, it is not considered safe to drive, and you should call to get a pick up truck if possible.
Do I need a commercial driver's license to rent a flat bed truck?
Yes, you do. Contact your local DMV for more information.
Can a Chrysler all wheel drive be towed by a tow truck or have to use a flatbed?
Flat bed only.
Is RAV4 towable?
If your Rav4 is all wheel drive it is not tow able unless you use a flat bed tow truck.
Do you need a cdl license to drive a 25 500 lb flat bed?
Only if it's transporting hazardous materials.
Is it legal to ride in a vehicle being towed on a flat bed tow truck in California?
It is legal in the state of California as long as you are in a device that meets FMVSS safety standards. See www.bedryder.com
Is California mountainous or flat?
flat
Can a Toyota RAV-4 be flat towed?
Only with the transmission in neutral and the drive linkage removed. Otherwise, it is best to load a RAV-4 onto a rollback truck.
What are the Texas rules of the road when a commercial vehicle has a flat tire on a multiple lane interstate?
You need to get it off the road. If you've got a flat steer tire or you're running super singles--tires that are twice as wide as normal truck tires--they're okay with you pulling just to the side--they know you can't drive the truck with a flat steer tire or a flat super single. If you've got one flat tire on a dual wheel assembly, they want you to limp the truck to someplace like a rest area if it's practical to do so. (They're not stupid, though; if the next rest area is 95 miles down the road, they don't expect you to drive 95 miles at 30mph.)
