|
02-26-2018, 01:22 PM
|
#1
|
Bus Crazy
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Spring Valley AZ
Posts: 1,343
Year: 2000
Coachwork: Bluebird
Engine: 5.9 Cummins
Rated Cap: 2 elderly children, 1 cat
|
Need to take CDL exam?
Go here first; America's Independent Truckers' Association
Getting an AITA card gives you a nice discounts on parts at NAPA too.
__________________
Don, Mary and Spooky the cat.
|
|
|
02-26-2018, 01:32 PM
|
#2
|
Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Eastern WA
Posts: 6,401
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: All American RE (A3RE)
Engine: Cummins ISC (8.3)
Rated Cap: 72
|
Thanks for sharing that.
While most of us don't need CDL I think that learning about our buses and taking the practice exams would be beneficial.
|
|
|
02-26-2018, 03:42 PM
|
#3
|
Bus Nut
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Upstate, SC
Posts: 278
|
I didn't think my state required CDL to drive a large RV or bus conversion. It used to not be a requirement, now it is. Well, sort of. It's new classifications a person can get for different vehicles and operations. One is an RV over a certain size, air brake, and towing because of length and weight. I'm sure there are a lot of people out there that have not gotten the proper endorsement(?) on their license. It's a computer test and a driving test in your equipment registered to you.
|
|
|
02-26-2018, 04:21 PM
|
#4
|
Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Owasso, OK
Posts: 2,627
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Saf-T-Liner MVP ER
Engine: Cummins 6CTA8.3 Mechanical MD3060
Rated Cap: 46 Coach Seats, 40 foot
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by ben2go
I didn't think my state required CDL to drive a large RV or bus conversion. It used to not be a requirement, now it is. Well, sort of. It's new classifications a person can get for different vehicles and operations. One is an RV over a certain size, air brake, and towing because of length and weight. I'm sure there are a lot of people out there that have not gotten the proper endorsement(?) on their license. It's a computer test and a driving test in your equipment registered to you.
|
Be clear ... What you are describing is a Non-Commercial Class B (letter may vary) on your regular state driver's license.
|
|
|
02-26-2018, 04:29 PM
|
#5
|
Bus Nut
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Upstate, SC
Posts: 278
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Twigg
Be clear ... What you are describing is a Non-Commercial Class B (letter may vary) on your regular state driver's license.
|
Yes correct. I forgot to add that in there. There are a few other classes or endorsements that can be gotten for bus and pulling a trailer.
|
|
|
02-26-2018, 04:59 PM
|
#6
|
Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Owasso, OK
Posts: 2,627
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Saf-T-Liner MVP ER
Engine: Cummins 6CTA8.3 Mechanical MD3060
Rated Cap: 46 Coach Seats, 40 foot
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by ben2go
Yes correct. I forgot to add that in there. There are a few other classes or endorsements that can be gotten for bus and pulling a trailer.
|
Non-Commercial Class B - Vehicles 26001 lbs or more
Non-Commercial Class A - Vehicle pulling a trailer in excess of 10000 lb (Semi)
In a few states the letters vary ... May be E or F
In some states your regular license is all you need (I'm looking at you, Oklahoma).
The Class B is all most would need as a school bus isn't likely to pull a trailer over 10000 lbs, but if you do, be warned.
|
|
|
02-27-2018, 07:27 AM
|
#7
|
Bus Nut
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Upstate, SC
Posts: 278
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Twigg
Non-Commercial Class B - Vehicles 26001 lbs or more
Non-Commercial Class A - Vehicle pulling a trailer in excess of 10000 lb (Semi)
In a few states the letters vary ... May be E or F
In some states your regular license is all you need (I'm looking at you, Oklahoma).
The Class B is all most would need as a school bus isn't likely to pull a trailer over 10000 lbs, but if you do, be warned.
|
Not sure of the exact lettering here but that's the jest of it. I wouldn't pull 10,000lbs but I would pull my Ranger. It will weight about 4400lbs when it's done.
|
|
|
03-02-2018, 11:49 AM
|
#8
|
Skoolie
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Elizabeth WV
Posts: 124
Year: 1998
Coachwork: Thomas
Engine: 466
|
I've done some research in WV and it looks like I am going to have to get a CDL. Anything over 26,000 and air brakes endorsement.... UHGGGGG I'm glad I've givin myself 3 years for this project, seems like I'm going to need it.
|
|
|
03-02-2018, 12:19 PM
|
#9
|
Bus Geek
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Houston, Texas
Posts: 8,462
Year: 1946
Coachwork: Chevrolet/Wayne
Chassis: 1- 1/2 ton
Engine: Cummins 4BT
Rated Cap: 15
|
Unless you plan on using the "C" in CDL (i.e., operating your vehicle for "Commercial" purposes)...you should not need a CDL license. That said, many states do have limits on what you can operate with just a standard issue drivers license. Anything over a certain weight, length, etc. and sometimes for air brakes, but those requirements are met by adding an endorsement to your regular license. Same as a motorcycle endorsement. The CDL is a Federal/interstate mandate as I understand it, and states cannot impose those requirements.
If anyone knows otherwise...please...chime in. This seems to come up at least once a week.
|
|
|
03-02-2018, 12:30 PM
|
#10
|
Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Eastern WA
Posts: 6,401
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: All American RE (A3RE)
Engine: Cummins ISC (8.3)
Rated Cap: 72
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by jonb8
I've done some research in WV and it looks like I am going to have to get a CDL. Anything over 26,000 and air brakes endorsement.... UHGGGGG I'm glad I've givin myself 3 years for this project, seems like I'm going to need it.
|
Can you point me to where you found this info?
I did a search and found conflicting information.
The WV site makes no mention of RV license requirements that I could find. It does simply state that vehicles over 26k require a CDL.
There are a couple of websites that claim no CDL for RV's in WV. No mention of size or brakes.
|
|
|
03-02-2018, 04:31 PM
|
#11
|
Bus Nut
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Upstate, SC
Posts: 278
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by jonb8
I've done some research in WV and it looks like I am going to have to get a CDL. Anything over 26,000 and air brakes endorsement.... UHGGGGG I'm glad I've givin myself 3 years for this project, seems like I'm going to need it.
|
I would certainly call or visit your local motor vehicle division and get the specs on what you need to drive what you plan to drive.
|
|
|
03-02-2018, 07:40 PM
|
#12
|
Bus Nut
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Kalispell, MT
Posts: 290
Year: 1993
Coachwork: Amtran Genesis
Chassis: International
Engine: DT466
Rated Cap: 84
|
|
|
|
03-03-2018, 08:36 AM
|
#13
|
Bus Nut
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Upstate, SC
Posts: 278
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Asetechrail
|
That is only kind of accurate. It's accurate to 2007. My state has added other things to the list of endorsements.
|
|
|
03-03-2018, 10:59 AM
|
#14
|
Bus Nut
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Kalispell, MT
Posts: 290
Year: 1993
Coachwork: Amtran Genesis
Chassis: International
Engine: DT466
Rated Cap: 84
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by ben2go
That is only kind of accurate. It's accurate to 2007. My state has added other things to the list of endorsements.
|
Hey good to know! I won’t ever post that again.
|
|
|
03-03-2018, 03:56 PM
|
#15
|
Bus Nut
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Upstate, SC
Posts: 278
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Asetechrail
Hey good to know! I won’t ever post that again.
|
It's still good info to get people pointed in the right direction.
|
|
|
|
Thread Tools |
|
Display Modes |
Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Threads |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|