We have been in business full-time since 1996. Recently I had a friend of mine asked if I had a class E license since I was a "for hire" company. Until now I really haven't given it much thought. I have just a reg. drivers license. Its my company, do I need anything else. I have a couple employees that ride along with me, but next year one will be driving since were starting a second crew. Does he need a class E? I would like to here what your thoughts are and what you have. I know it will vary state to state.
Drivers License - Who has a class E or CDL?
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We have been in business full-time since 1996. Recently I had a friend of mine asked if I had a class E license since I was a "for hire" company. Until now I really haven't given it much thought. I have just a reg. drivers license. Its my company, do I need anything else. I have a couple employees that ride along with me, but next year one will be driving since were starting a second crew. Does he need a class E? I would like to here what your thoughts are and what you have. I know it will vary state to state.
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It goes by weight. But for a pickup and trailer you dont need a cdl.
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I have my class B CDL! I got mine so there would not be a problem with weight.
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I have heard of Class A (any combination of vehicles with GCWR of 26001 or more) Class B (any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more)
and class C (any single or combination that does not meet the definition of A or B....)
Never have heard of class E....
and class C (any single or combination that does not meet the definition of A or B....)
Never have heard of class E....
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I have a class B with Haz Mat endoresment....
You guys that have CDL's get ready when have have them renewed.... With the new Home land Security act... It is going to cost about $150.00 to have a back ground check done when you renew the licence..... :angry:
You guys that have CDL's get ready when have have them renewed.... With the new Home land Security act... It is going to cost about $150.00 to have a back ground check done when you renew the licence..... :angry:
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when does this take effect?greenngrow said:
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actually a class e is a drivers license. So I guess to awnser the original question, yes he does need a class e.greenngrow said:
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Now.......lawnman_scott said:
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A class f is an ordinary license. A class E is considered a chauffeurs license.
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well it must be for hasmat only, because I re-newed last week and didnt have to have a background check.greenngrow said:
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You are correct..... But if you are a custom applicatior it is not a bad idea to have them......lawnman_scott said:
But it is only for the Haz Mat endorsement
Since you own the company and are driving your vehicle with no air brakes you should not need a class E license. This is a pretty grey area in Missouri. DOT told me that as long as my people were not getting paid to drive they did not need a class E license. Of coarse this is hard to do. To avoid all problems it would be best for you and your drivers to just get the license, it is a simple test and I think it only cost $15- $20. If you get stopped and have the liscense they may not check the rest of your truck out. I would suggest you get a copy of DOT rules and equipt your truck accordingly.TMlawncare said:
Also keep in mind that when you hook a trailer to your truck you fall under federal DOT rules no matter what you have on the trailer.
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Thanks Dennis, just trying to minimize some problems this summer.
i know here in missouri you need a class E if you are driving a vehicle with a co logo on it. the co i used to work for made all thier drivers get one when one of the guys got stopped by highway patrol . that officer followed the driver back to the shop to tell the owners the situation. by the way the class E is only a written test . i have a class B with air brakes.
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In Michigan if you drive any commercial vehicle as normal part of your job.
You must have a Chauffeurs license. That will cover you up to 26,000 GVW or 26,000 CGVW or towing a trailer up to 10,000 lbs. If you go over those weights you have to get a CDL A endorsement.
A commercial vehicle is any vehicle used "for Hire". A pick up hauling a mower is considered a commercial vehicle.
That's how it works in Mi.
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You must have a Chauffeurs license. That will cover you up to 26,000 GVW or 26,000 CGVW or towing a trailer up to 10,000 lbs. If you go over those weights you have to get a CDL A endorsement.
A commercial vehicle is any vehicle used "for Hire". A pick up hauling a mower is considered a commercial vehicle.
That's how it works in Mi.
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I have held a commercial license for almost 30 years. Unlike most truck drivers, that think they know everything, I really do know everything and we never lie. Just kidding, but we never lie. Anyhow, the background check and fee only apply, if you want the hazmat endorsement. I dropped my hazmat on my last renewal, because I would have had to drive 100 miles to a drivers facility that was able to give me the hazmat test. After all the years that I had it, I thought that was ridiculous. Apparently, they think the next terrorist is going to be someone they are tracking. On the other hand, I don't have a better solution. Yet!greenngrow said:
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