Re: 20,000 gvw trailer do you need CDL

Posted by no name on February 13, 2009 at 13:17:40 from (69.180.152.240):

In Reply to: Re: 20,000 gvw trailer do you need CDL posted by ScottyHOMEy on February 13, 2009 at 13:11:59:

When do I need a Maine CDL instead of my regular Maine Drivers License?
A Maine CDL is required if you operate any of the following CMV's . . .
1. A vehicle with a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of more than 26,000 lbs.
2. A vehicle towing a unit with a manufacturer's GVWR of more than 10,000 lbs. when the GCWR exceeds 26,000 lbs.
3. A vehicle used to . . .(a.) carry 15 or more passengers (excluding the driver), or (b.) carry (15) or less people (including the driver) when carrying children to or from school and home regularly for compensation.
4. A vehicle carrying hazardous materials in amounts requiring placarding.

What are the eligibility requirements to obtain a Maine CDL?
1. You must be 21 years old. (18 years if all commercial driving is done within Maine and if no hazardous materials requiring placarding are transported and if you do not drive double or triple trailer rigs).
2. You must be physically capable of obtaining a valid medical examiner's card (before taking any CDL skills test).
3. You must otherwise qualify for the license based on your driving record. Any of the following will disqualify you from obtaining a Maine CDL . . .
* If you possess a license from any state other than Maine.
* If you are currently subject to any disqualification of your commercial driving privilege from Maine or any other state.
* If your license is currently suspended, revoked, denied, or cancelled.
* If you have a conviction for operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired in the 24 months immediately preceding application.
* other technical rules, and further restrictions that pertain only to Maine are covered in detail within the Course.

How do I obtain a Maine CDL?
1. Show your Maine driver license.
2. You must take and pass all Maine examinations that apply to your license class and endorsement requirements.
3. Show proof of social security number.
4. Meet Maine driver record eligibility requirements as determined by the State.
5. Fill out an application including certifications.
6. Pass the required knowledge and vision tests (BEFORE a CDL Temporary Instruction Permit will be issued).
7. Pay the Maine CDL fees.
8. Schedule, take, and pass your Maine CDL skills test.
THE COURSE COVERS EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO PASS THE WRITTEN AND SKILLS EXAMS FOR ALL CLASSES OF LICENSE AND LICENSE ENDORSEMENTS AVAILABLE.

Replies:

• Re: 20,000 gvw trailer do you need CDL ScottyHOMEy 13:46:11 02/13/09 (1)
  • Re: 20,000 gvw trailer do you need CDL no name 16:57:57 02/13/09 (0)

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