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Do I need to carry my medical card?

CDL holders only need to carry their medical card for 15 days after renewal. Non-CDL holders must carry their medical card.

Do I need to carry my medical card?High Touch2022-05-25T16:51:18-05:00

If a truck has air brakes, does it require a CDL?

The weight of the vehicle, or the cargo type (passengers or haz-mat) determines whether a CDL is required.The presence of air brakes does is not a determining factor in whether a CDL is required.

If a truck has air brakes, does it require a CDL?High Touch2022-05-25T16:51:18-05:00

Is there a CDL air brake endorsement?

No.In the United States, there is only an air brake RESTRICTION. If the CDL applicant does not take the written air brake exam when applying for a CDL or does not take the road test with an air brake equipped vehicle, the CDL will have a restriction L on the CDL, meaning vehicles without air

Is there a CDL air brake endorsement?High Touch2022-05-25T16:51:18-05:00

I am a farmer. Do I need a Class A or Class B CDL?

That depends on the type of power unit being used (truck or truck-tractor).If the power unit is a truck-tractor in a Class A combination, then a non-commercial Class A drivers license is required. Class A does NOT include a combination of vehicles that has a truck registered as a farm truck. If the single unit is a

I am a farmer. Do I need a Class A or Class B CDL?High Touch2022-05-25T16:51:18-05:00

I am an out of state farmer. Will Kansas recognize my CDL exemption?

Yes.Kansas has reciprocity agreements with Nebraska, Missouri, and Oklahoma. Farmers entering Kansas from non-reciprocity states will only qualify for the CDL exceptions if they meet the requirements of a covered farm vehicle.

I am an out of state farmer. Will Kansas recognize my CDL exemption?High Touch2022-05-25T16:51:18-05:00

Do I need operating authority?

Yes. If you are hauling someone else's property for compensation, and the property is not a commodity that's exempt operating authority Operating authority, also known as an "MC number" must be obtained from FMCSA. There is a $300 fee for operating authority. Visit: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/registration/get-mc-number-authority-operate

Do I need operating authority?High Touch2022-10-31T15:24:37-05:00

What vehicles must stop at weigh stations?

If your vehicle meets the definition of a commercial motor vehicle (over 10,000 lbs., buses, limousines, or any size vehicle hauling haz-mat that requires placards), you must stop at the weigh station if it is open. While some of the regulatory signs read all TRUCKS must stop, the weigh stations are designed to weigh and inspect

What vehicles must stop at weigh stations?High Touch2022-05-25T16:51:18-05:00

Do I need to display a USDOT number?

Maybe. If your vehicle meets the definition of a commercial motor vehicle and does not qualify for any of the exceptions, the USDOT number and full legal name or trade name must be displayed, as registered with the FMCSA. The number and name must appear on both sides of the power unit in letters that

Do I need to display a USDOT number?High Touch2025-01-29T14:38:51-06:00

Can I pull a boat behind my RV (multiple trailers) with my truck?

Yes.The first trailer must be equipped with an anti-sway mechanism (unless its a fifth wheel trailer), and the second trailer must have service brakes acting on at least one axle of the trailer. Every motor vehicle and every combination of vehicles shall have a service braking system which will stop such vehicle or combination within

Can I pull a boat behind my RV (multiple trailers) with my truck?High Touch2022-05-25T16:51:18-05:00

Do unladen (empty) vehicles have to stop at weigh stations?

Yes.The weigh stations are used for inspecting vehicles also, not just weighing. If the vehicle meets the definition of a commercial motor vehicle, and the weigh station is open, it must stop.

Do unladen (empty) vehicles have to stop at weigh stations?High Touch2022-05-25T16:51:18-05:00

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