Question:
I find it kind of interesting what people without CDLs can drive...
Light Duty non CDL
Class 1 - 6,000 lb and under
Class 2 - 6,001 to 10,000 lb
Class 3 - 10,001 to 14,000 lb
Medium Duty non CDL unless air-over-hydraulic breaking system the Class C with air break endorsement. Class C is mostly used for medium duty buses.
Class 4 - 14,001 to 16,000 lb
Class 5 - 16,001 to 19,500 lb
Class 6 - 19,501 to 26,000 lb
Heavy Duty Class B CDL, air brake endorsement if applicable
Class 7 - 26,001 to 33,000 lb
Class 8 - 33,001 lb and over
Tractor trailers over 26,000 lb are all Class 8 and require a Class A CDL.
Some manufacturers use hydraulic brakes in large vehicles to avoid the need for CDL. Some will put in a reduced capacity rear axle in a Class 7 truck to get it slightly under CDL weight.
I think this is very dangerous. I think all vehicles that weigh in as Class 6 and above (19,501 lbs) should require a CDL. It will add to costs of equipment and labor, but make roads safer for everyone.
Answers:
When you think of a BMW driver, what image comes to your mind?
It's dangerous for someone who does not have the proper training to handle a large truck on the highway... with that said, I believe that the only reason that CDL's are not required for trucks over 10,000 and under 26,001 is a financial one ! Rental companies would lose a substantial portion of their income from the loss of ability to rent these types of trucks to Mr. & Mrs. Harry Homeowner who wish to do their own moving ! Employers would also feel a financial burdon if these trucks could not be operated by non CDL drivers... as they would now have to pony up for a qualified CDL licensed driver, who in most cases, demands a higher paycheck ! It's totally financially motivated and manufacturers understand this... that's why they build a class "B" truck and dumb down the GVWR rating to allow NON-CDL driver's to drive what should be a CDL operated vehicle !Do car makers know what we want - don't want - care?
whats the question?How many licks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie pop?
Not all tractor/trailers require a CDL. Example: Farmers use farm tags.what is the question??
it used to be all trucks over 18000 had to be driven with at least a class2 (b) lic or a class 1 (A) with if pulling a trailer(combination)
with the introduction of CDL the gov. raised that to what u have here
sad
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