Do Box Trucks Require CDL?

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  1. Mike2357

    Mike2357 Bobtail Member

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    After I told the ferrari driving school what happened with the DOT physical, he said there's always plan B if I could never pass it, "box trucks". Do those not require a CDL? Are box trucks anything that isn't a combination vehicle, or is it only those tiny uhauls that are the size of cars? What exactly defines a box truck and what you need a CDL for. I get conflicting answers on this.
     
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  3. Chinatown

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    Some require a CDL-B and some do not require a CDL.
    Some require a DOT physical and some do not.
    You might find a box truck job that's OTR.
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  4. Eddiec

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    Commercial Driver Licenses (CDL).


    What size truck requires a CDL in NY?

    Who Is Required To Hold A New York CDL? You will need a CDL to operate any of the following vehicles: A single vehicle with a GVWR over 26,000 lbs. A combination vehicle with a GVWR over 26,000 lbs, towing a unit over 10,000 lbs GVWR.
     
  5. Mike2357

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    I'll definitely check that one out, thank you! I was thinking of applying to some non cdl job as well that was based in NJ (like transporting plants or something to some lab). For any local driving jobs, I would definitely prefer NJ due to slightly less traffic the NYC.
     
  6. Chinatown

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    Here's one that will help you get a cdl while working there. I don't know where they have the DOT physical done.
    If you want local/city driving, this is a good place to get started. You can ask where the DOT physical is done.
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    Stretching across 14 counties (and part of a 15th), we serve New York City, Long Island, and the Hudson Valley.
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  7. Mike2357

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    Thanks, but I don't like entering contracts where you are required to work for a company if they train you. I just want the license so I have options. I don't know if I am going to be working part time or full time, or what my preferred hours are, or whether I am going to get Class A or B. That's why I want to pass this #### physical so I can at least start some training and see what it's like. They are making it impossible by not even letting me do the basic yet, it is ridiculous.
     
  8. tarmadilo

    tarmadilo Road Train Member

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    I drove motorcoach buses for 20 years on a Class B CDL, which I got along with paid training when I took a job as a school bus driver. I actually drove school buses for 3 years, a pretty good job in many ways.
     
  9. Chinatown

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    Trillium hires box truck drivers; cdl & non-cdl.
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    Trillium Staffing - Driver Staffing Solutions
    Trillium is the recognized leader among truck driver staffing agencies. We partner with private fleets, third-party logistics companies, for-hire carriers, and LTL carriers throughout the country to locate safe and professional CDL and non-CDL drivers. Contact the driver staffing experts at Trillium Drivers today and … See more
     
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  10. Uneek

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    There's a specific weight requirement for CDL. Any vehicle over 26000GWR all school bus jobs require CDL or if you drive a air brake vehicle other than non is required.
     
  11. Mike2357

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    So there are some trucks I can drive without a CDL? Nice!
     
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