cdl for bucket truck

[holden4646]

was wondering at what weight is a class b needed ? been looking online but can't seem to find an answer lol

 

[NE Tree]

I believe it's 26,001 lbs

 

[Magnum783]

He is correct pull up or google IFTA and they will have the regs. Lots of dot departments will have the regs posted as well.

 

[Jeff]

And here in CT Holden, we need a CDL if it has air brakes, regardless of the weight. I see a lot of "non-CDL, 25,990 GVW, air brakes" tree trucks advertised, but that won't fly in CT.

 

[TCtreeswinger]

As long is its under 26k air brakes are kosher in mn

 

[Jeff]

Holden, you can download the entire CDL training manual from our DMV's website:

http://www.ct.gov/dmv/lib/dmv/20/29/comdr.pdf

Figure out what license you want (need), study up just those sections, go pay a small fee ($70?) and take the written test and you're halfway there! Then you just need to find a buddy to loan you a truck to take the test in (sometimes that's the hard part) and you're home free! Much easier than most people make it out to be, and waaaaaay cheaper than paying several thousand $ to one of those schools.

 

[Gorman]

Halfway there??? Technically yes, but they jam u up on the road test

 

[Jeff]

Halfway there??? Technically yes,

Come on, Gorman, I'm trying to motivate the kid, give him some encouragement! Many people see a CDL as such an intimidating thing, and I don't think it needs to be. Sure they can jam you up, but if you study up and practice a little, you'll get there.

 

[Gorman]

He just needs to know ahead of time how those jackoffs want the air test done. It changes every six months or so.

 

[Jeff]

You are correct, they are a bunch of jack offs, and depending on which one you get can make or break your test. But like I said, if you know the material and know how to drive, even if Dickhead #1 fails you, you learn what he gigged you on, then go back and take it again and hopefully Dickhead #2 will pass you.