CDL??

[BoFuller]

I'm looking at some used dumptrucks to use to haul some gravel for my drive and as a possible tow vehicle if I need to take my tractor somewhere.
Several of the smaller trucks (Ford F700, F-800) have listed that a Commercial Driver's License is not required. One I am looking at does not say. It is a dual axle Peterbilt 12yd dump truck. Is a CDL based on the size of the truck or does it matter what the use is? Would this truck require one? If I only use it around the ranch, is a CDL still required? If so, how hard are they to get? I live in AZ.

 

[Wacky]

Tandem axle with air brakes you will.

 

[Duffster]

I'm looking at some used dumptrucks to use to haul some gravel for my drive and as a possible tow vehicle if I need to take my tractor somewhere.
Several of the smaller trucks (Ford F700, F-800) have listed that a Commercial Driver's License is not required. One I am looking at does not say. It is a dual axle Peterbilt 12yd dump truck. Is a CDL based on the size of the truck or does it matter what the use is?

Both, but a tandem will almost always be big enough to need one.

Would this truck require one? If I only use it around the ranch, is a CDL still required?

Not if you don't go on the road.

Farm use (on road) may be exempt as well.

Tandem axle with air brakes you will.

Air brakes makes no difference.

 

[Wacky]

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Air brakes makes no difference.[/QUOTE]

No difference for what?

 

[Duffster]

No difference for what?

Air brakes don't make any difference to whether or not you need a CDL.

 

[Duffster]

I'm looking at some used dumptrucks to use to haul some gravel for my drive and as a possible tow vehicle if I need to take my tractor somewhere.
Several of the smaller trucks (Ford F700, F-800) have listed that a Commercial Driver's License is not required. One I am looking at does not say. It is a dual axle Peterbilt 12yd dump truck. Is a CDL based on the size of the truck or does it matter what the use is? Would this truck require one? If I only use it around the ranch, is a CDL still required? If so, how hard are they to get? I live in AZ.

The ones that they say don't need a CDL most likely could once a trailer, over 10k GVWR, is hooked on.

 

[Wacky]

Air brakes don't make any difference to whether or not you need a CDL.

True, but a tandem axle w/ air brakes does.

 

[Duffster]

True, but a tandem axle w/ air brakes does.

Not if it is farm use.

 

[Diamondpilot]

Just because something has air brakes does not make it CDL territory. Weight will. Unless, as Duffster mentioned you use it for farm use. In Indiana where I live you can drive a 18 wheeler if its farm plated and you are the owner or employee of the farm. Its done all the time here. Only stipulation here is you must remain in the state and you can not travel more than 150 air miles from the farm where its registered.

I live on a road with only 12 houses. There is currently 4 dump truck that all have Farm Plates. One is a International, 2 are Ford 700/800 series, and one is a GMC C60.

Chris

 

[Wacky]

Not if it is farm use.

Just because something has air brakes does not make it CDL territory. Weight will. Unless, as Duffster mentioned you use it for farm use. In Indiana where I live you can drive a 18 wheeler if its farm plated and you are the owner or employee of the farm. Its done all the time here. Only stipulation here is you must remain in the state and you can not travel more than 150 air miles from the farm where its registered.

I live on a road with only 12 houses. There is currently 4 dump truck that all have Farm Plates. One is a International, 2 are Ford 700/800 series, and one is a GMC C60.

Chris

So, you guys are saying anyone who owns a certain amount of land can go and buy an 18 wheeler and say it is for their farm, get plates and drive around 150 miles from their farm and not need a CDL license?!?!? Things must have changed a lot since I got my CDL.