Posted by Bill in IL on April 27, 2009 at 12:31:10 from (131.43.10.190):
In Reply to: CDL Question posted by Reid1650 on April 27, 2009 at 08:39:38:
Lots of different answers here from state to state. Your state CDL study guide will cover what you most need to know the rest is in DOT regulations that will put you to sleep. Here in IL farm plates are good for 150 air miles from home. Much cheaper than commercial but don't get caught hauling any non farm or for hire stuff. You do need a class A license cause you are a combination vehicle over 26,000 or might as well say CDL even though with farm plates you would not be a true commercial driver. With farm plates you don't need a log book or medical card but you still need to get inspected every 6 months. The way I read the DOT number thing is any time you cross state lines with farm plates or commercial you need a DOT number along with the fuel sticker for the state your running in.
It covers this stuff in the CDL study guide for your state. I took the test last fall and it was not too bad with a tractor and 30 foot trailer. Pre trip was not too bad just know your vehicle and whats in the book. Had to simulate going around a corner and be close but not hit the curb, stop at but not over a line, and back up to line on the pavement be close with out going over. Then a short round the block type test. Just watch yourself and drive by the book.
It gets to be a real hassle and costly to get into a large trailer. If you are hauling close to home how about pulling it with a tractor to avoid the fees?
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