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[ScottAR]

We (employees are not allowed to tie in anything for the same reason. I really for the life of me can't figure out why they didn't have it delivered. I've learned how **some** folks who come to a box store really don't have a clue.

(I don't want to start a war with that statement but the stories I could tell)

 

[ScottAR]

We (employees) are not allowed to tie in anything for the same reason. I really for the life of me can't figure out why they didn't have it delivered. I've learned how **some** folks who come to a box store really don't have a clue.

(I don't want to start a war with that statement but the stories I could tell)

 

[ScottAR]

Hey Gary!

I am aware of the under CDL trucks but they worry me somewhat. They don't have air brakes and the safety they provide. I understand that a CDL is required on anything with air brakes? I guess I don't have a good feeling about being in a "big truck" that could do a lot of damage during a runaway.

 

[BobinCols]

Trucks under 26,000 GVW are non CDL trucks. They will have hydraulic brakes. Most CDL trucks have air brakes. There is no need to be afraid of trucks that don't have air brakes. If you are looking for a truck in this size (like a F650 Ford or C6500 Chevy), have a CDL or can get a CDL, buying used you can usually get a better deal on a CDL truck. The reason being it is easier for companies using these trucks to hire non CDL workers than it is a CDL worker.

 

[cowboydoc]

have a CDL or can get a CDL

It's pretty easy to get a cdl. Drive your truck, have it inspected and pass a physical. That's about it.

 

[BobinCols]

Everyone has the opportunity to get a CDL.. Many people pass, many try and fail. It is extremely hard for companies to find CDL drivers. Look in big city want ads for drivers and all you will see is CDL driver's wanted. A lot of people don't want to take the iniative to get one and a lot can't because of their poor driving record. A person wanting a small single axle dump does not need to get a CDL required truck to feel safe and do the job. Don't understand your post unless you needed to tell us you had a CDL..

 

[I_am_the_Walrus]

Doc....you are a smart cookie.....I have observed your posts before...I have thought about that too and It is not out of the question..
Thank you

 

[DK35vince]

Here in Pa. to get my CDL I had to pass a several written tests,general knowlege test,air brakes test,straight truck test,tractor trailer test,pre trip inspection test,driving test,and a physical.
If CDL's where as easy to get as you make it sound everyone would have them !

 

[MikePA]

A couple of years ago, before CDL was federalized, getting a CDL was pretty easy, perhaps as easy as doc described it. A friend of mine owns an ice company and a number of his employees had received their CDLs before the rules changed and I recall him trying to rush a few employees through before the regs changed. Those that didn't make it, and had to go through the process Wolbert mentions, got raises plus they were allowed to use one of the ice company's trucks to take the test.

The Congress of the United States enacted The Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986 (CMVSA/86) which requires that all of the individual states conduct uniform testing and licensing standards for all commercial drivers. It also established uniform standards for qualification, suspensions, and revocation. It requires that no commercial vehicle operator may possess more than one license. That license MUST BE ISSUED FROM THE DRIVER'S STATE OF LEGAL RESIDENCE.

Here are the CDL requirments for Iowa (one of the first one I could find on the Internet)

A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) is Required if you drive ANY of the following commercial vehicles for hire ANY place in the United States...

A vehicle with a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of more than 26,000 lbs.

A trailer with a manufacturer's GVWR of more than 10,000 lbs. when the GCWR exceeds 26,000 lbs.

A vehicle designed to carry 15 or more passengers (excluding the driver).

A vehicle of ANY size or type which requires hazardous materials placards.

To Be Eligible For A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) you must ...

Take and pass the mandatory Iowa CDL license examinations that apply to you.

Be 21 years old (18 years old if ALL of your driving is within Iowa and you do not transport hazardous materials or drive double or triple trailer rigs).

Possess a valid medical certificate in accordance with MCSR regs. 49 CFR 391.41 - 391.49.

Certify that you do not hold a driver license from more than one state and certify that your driver license is not currently suspended, revoked, or canceled in ANY state, nor subject to any of these actions.

Surrender your current driver license.

Provide proof of your identification.

Pay testing and licensing fees.

 

[DK35vince]

One other thing that comes with CDL license is your name is put in for random drug and alcohol testing.
I have even had nurses come right to job cites where we were paving and inform me my name was drawn,take me directly to the office for drug and breathlizer tests on the spot !!