Bucket truck CDL

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iwire

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You should not need one for that truck


Class A CDL drivers. Drive vehicles weighing 26,001 pounds or greater, or any combination of vehicles weighing 26,001 pounds or greater when towing a trailer weighing more than 10,000 pounds. Transports quantities of hazardous materials that require warning placards under Department of Public Safety regulations.
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CDL requirements can vary by state. but I would say No. Basically, "Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds."
 
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nhfire77

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Eddy Current said:
Anybody know the weight a bucket truck has to be before you need a CDL?

A truck exactly like this one is what I'm wondering about.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/navymailman/6650591463
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You won't need a CDL but the truck needs a DOT number for 10000lb gvw and over. This doesn't account for state regulations.

....aaaaand the driver needs a DOT Medical Exam and Commercial Motor Vehicle Certification for any vehicles over 10000lb-

See more at: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/medical/d...or-vehicle-certification#sthash.3SgixmUN.dpuf

This is why they make 9900lb gvw box trucks, to get around it
 
don_resqcapt19

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nhfire77 said:
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....aaaaand the driver needs a DOT Medical Exam and Commercial Motor Vehicle Certification for any vehicles over 10000lb-

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I believe that only applies if you operate the vehicle across state lines. If all of your work is within one state you don't need the medical.
 
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Eddy Current

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GrayHair said:
CDL requirements can vary by state. but I would say No. Basically, "Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds."
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Oh yeah, I forgot to mention it but, I tow a scissor lift around too.
 
electrofelon

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don_resqcapt19 said:
I am very sure it does in Illinois and I believe that comes from the federal CDL rules.
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I was looking into that and I found the wording is a bit tricky and not quite uniform between different sources. My final conclusion is that if the trailer is over 10000, the combination cant be over 26000 or else a CDL is required. If the trailer is 10000 or under, the combination can be over 26000, as long as the truck itself isnt.

http://www.cdltrainingconsultants.com/Who_Needs_a_CDL_.html

Whew....Ive been pulling my 14,000 GVWR dump trailer around quite a bit lately and I dont have a cdl.
 
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electrofelon said:
I was looking into that and I found the wording is a bit tricky and not quite uniform between different sources. My final conclusion is that if the trailer is over 10000, the combination cant be over 26000 or else a CDL is required. If the trailer is 10000 or under, the combination can be over 26000, as long as the truck itself isnt.

http://www.cdltrainingconsultants.com/Who_Needs_a_CDL_.html

Whew....Ive been pulling my 14,000 GVWR dump trailer around quite a bit lately and I dont have a cdl.
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Here is what Illinois says. You are closer to being right than I was.
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Vehicles Requiring a CDL
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  • Any combination of vehicles with a Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) of 26,001 pounds or more, providing the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
  • Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
  • Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
  • Any vehicle, regardless of size, required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
CDL and Non-CDL Classifications

  • Class A — Combination of vehicles with a GCWR* of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the GVWR of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
  • Class B — Single vehicle with a GVWR* of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
  • Class C — Single vehicle with a GVWR* of at least 16,001 pounds but less than 26,001 pounds.
  • Class D — Single vehicle with a GVWR* of less than 16,001 pounds.
  • *GCWR — Gross Combination Weight Rating
  • *GVWR — Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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don_resqcapt19 said:
I believe that only applies if you operate the vehicle across state lines. If all of your work is within one state you don't need the medical.
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I am required to have the medical and I work in in Washington,but the rules can vary by state. The most recent change is you need proof of citizenship to renew or apply for CDL
 
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