ford444 Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 I'm Restoring a b61 Mack And wondering when I'm done can I drive it with class R license I'm planning to reinstate my class A with this truck What rules and regulations do i need to go by. I live in colorado. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/7774-cdl-question/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bollweevil Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 You can access just about any thing you need to know online. Just do a Google search for Colorado DMV. There are loads of information available. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/7774-cdl-question/#findComment-28262 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ford444 Posted December 29, 2008 Author Share Posted December 29, 2008 You can access just about any thing you need to know online. Just do a Google search for Colorado DMV. There are loads of information available.Thanks bollweevil I'll Check it out. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/7774-cdl-question/#findComment-28267 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jocko Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Hi i was wondering how old i have to be to get my class A CDL i live in New Jersey Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/7774-cdl-question/#findComment-28304 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bollweevil Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Hi i was wondering how old i have to be to get my class A CDL i live in New JerseyYou may apply for a Class A at age 18, but it is only good in state and you can"t transport hazmat until age 21. You also find anything on line including a down loadable CDL manual by doing a Google search for "New Jersey Commercial vehicles". Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/7774-cdl-question/#findComment-28307 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bollweevil Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Hi i was wondering how old i have to be to get my class A CDL i live in New JerseyYou may apply for a Class A at age 18, but it is only good in state and you can"t transport hazmat until age 21. You also find anything on line including a down loadable CDL manual by doing a Google search for "New Jersey Commercial vehicles". Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/7774-cdl-question/#findComment-28308 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Each state has a different view with old trucks. Some allow driving it with a "historic" license and you won't need a Class A CDL. Others don't allow it and you have to have a truck truck plate and CDL.Not usually too helpful to call your local place as the person that answers the phone will give you a different variation(their interruptation) of the law.To reinstate your CDL, you'll have to take the WHOLE test over again(likely). Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/7774-cdl-question/#findComment-28367 Share on other sites More sharing options...
m5040 Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 As far as I know, the CDL laws are mandated by federal law and are the same state to state. It should list your limitations on the back of your license. But it goes by the GVWR of the vehicle and what the vehicle was designed for, ie commercial vehicle. So if the GVWR (gross veh weight rating) is above 26,000 lbs, you need a class B CDL and if you add a trailer with a GVWR over 10,000 lbs, you then need a CDL A.Vehicles manufactured as motorhomes/campers got exempted from this cause of a strong lobby effort. I'm Restoring a b61 Mack And wondering when I'm done can I drive it with class R license I'm planning to reinstate my class A with this truck What rules and regulations do i need to go by. I live in colorado. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/7774-cdl-question/#findComment-28377 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ford444 Posted January 2, 2009 Author Share Posted January 2, 2009 As far as I know, the CDL laws are mandated by federal law and are the same state to state. It should list your limitations on the back of your license. But it goes by the GVWR of the vehicle and what the vehicle was designed for, ie commercial vehicle. So if the GVWR (gross veh weight rating) is above 26,000 lbs, you need a class B CDL and if you add a trailer with a GVWR over 10,000 lbs, you then need a CDL A.Vehicles manufactured as motorhomes/campers got exempted from this cause of a strong lobby effort.Thanks guys for the help. I talk to a couple of drivers and they told me to license it as a motor home and put NOT FOR HIRE on the truck until I Do the driving test. also stay under 26,000 I'm planning to use truck for commercial use in the future. Pics of my truck in process of the build are in my album check it out. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/7774-cdl-question/#findComment-28526 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Check with your local licensing. Being a "motorhome" will make you install a sink/stove/portapot/etc. You can plate it as a truck for under 26K lbs, which "SHOULD" remove you from CDL? Maybe? Such a grey area, with multiple opinions.Good luck with it. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/7774-cdl-question/#findComment-28528 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bollweevil Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Reinstating your class A is the best plan. By doing so you eliminate any Grey area. A word to the wise, concerning registration, if Colorado wont let you register it as a historical vehicle, at least register it under 54,999. Above that you become liable for Federal Road Use Tax. Like the man said, every state is different. My state, Georgia, has a cut off limit of 14,000 lb. for historical plates. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/7774-cdl-question/#findComment-28571 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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