Posted by John in La on July 22, 2012 at 13:46:04 from (70.156.102.86):
In Reply to: Re: CDL lesson 2 posted by Anthony on July 22, 2012 at 10:54:39:
Anthony Any changes in the wording will not effect you because you said the magic words...... my business
The law is very clear that you do not need a CDL with the truck you have listed because you are under 26,000 gcwr. Even the federal interpretation of the law covers it in 383.91 Question 2. You could always go threw both of these post and print out the links I have given and carry them in your truck.
I try to have these discussions because there is so much mis-information and mis-interpretation out there. I try to give my interpretation but I also give the link to the law so anyone can read it and show me where I am wrong.
You should also be safe from IRP and IFTA with this truck/trailer combo since most of those rules also start at 26,000 lbs. What you are going to need is a medical card and a DOT#. To get that you need the min levels of insurance. Your state may also require a Chauffeur License.
Do not get discouraged. It is fairly easy to start a trucking company today. All you need to do is follow the federal rules as they are laid out. Twenty years ago you would not even be allowed to think about starting a company without some very deep pockets or knowing the right person.
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