Any downsides to getting a CDL?

[RickB]

Do I still have to deal with worse penalties while driving my normal person vehicle? I致e only had 1 ticket which isn稚 on my record so probably not a big deal either way. Do I have to put commercial insurance on my normal person vehicle?

Yes to the first depending on the violation and no to the second. You can duck the annual physical if all your driving within your commercial class is intra-state and your license is restricted to reflect that. I致e held a CDL B for 20+ years for no reason other than if I need it, I have it.

 

[4570Man]

Or go back to the original plan and just drive the backhoe which will wear out the tires, but maybe pretty cheap compared to the CDL and truck insurance.

 

[Jcoon]

What are your plans for the truck?

Are you EVER going to do any work for anyone for money or exchange of goods?

I am a NYSDOT truck inspector so I deal with this everyday. Your state may have different laws though.

 

[Jcoon]

Yes to the first depending on the violation and no to the second. You can duck the annual physical if all your driving within your commercial class is intra-state and your license is restricted to reflect that.

ONLY if u got your FIRST license before 2004, in NY.

 

[RickB]

ONLY if u got your FIRST license before 2004, in NY.

I’m not certain of that, but if it’s true I surely did get my CDL before ‘04.

 

[wolfpack2]

If the sum of the truck GVWR and the trailer GVWR is greater than 26K, you may still need a CDL. Check out Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for more information on who needs a CDL, DOT number, etc. As soon as you start hauling larger equipment for making money, the rules change and go commercial.

 

[Jcoon]

I’m not certain of that, but if it’s true I surely did get my CDL before ‘04.

Lol well i am certain of it, it’s my job ��

 

[RickB]

These are the rules and regulations that I enforce, along with NYS law.

I’m not being argumentative.

 

[Jcoon]

If the sum of the truck GVWR and the trailer GVWR is greater than 26K, you may still need a CDL. Check out Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for more information on who needs a CDL, DOT number, etc. As soon as you start hauling larger equipment for making money, the rules change and go commercial.

These are the rules and regulations that I enforce, along with NYS law.

 

[Jcoon]

I’m not being argumentative.

Wasn’t meant to u, was meant to be a quote.