Oregon cdl needed?

Ya the 3 axles and air brakes make,it a thing you need a CDL . That truck being a day cab is probably 14900 lbs without a trailer . I believe you need at least a B license with air brakes. Perhaps an out of work driver can help you. Oregon is kinda hard about having permits also .Be careful,they don't play around.At least a trip permit. Don't advertise about not having a cdl if you call and ask

 

In the old days we could bobtail below 26000. That tractor would be close to 14000 give or take a thousand depending on fuel. Get a trip permit and have at least a CDL with airbrake, because it is a airbrake vehicle you MUST have the right endorsement for airbrake. You might as well get a class A even though you may never haul a trailer again.

With everything closed is a big problem. So use the time to explore getting the associated one time trip permits and so on. If anything else make sure you carry the death cert, the probate documents deeding the tractor to you by inheritance and so on. Even the title if you posses it and insurance. That way being stopped at a scale or roadside pullover does not turn into a major hassle anymore than it is already.

Your next items to consider will be the registered weight of that tractor. If you pull into a truckstop with a big large yellow CAT sign for a scale, pull the truck all the way up until the front axle tires are on the small platform and pay the 11 dollars to determine exact weight of that thing full of fuel and you in it. Do not set brakes, let her float while they weight. She will settle.

Then decide what your annual property taxes will be, registered weight will be and fees and so on to put a plate on that for Oregon later.

 

Good luck, but can you even handle the 10 or13 speed tranny in that truck?

 

If you need some help I'm a licensed cdl/dot retired driver in Oregon. PM me.

 

If it is titled in your name you do not need a CDL for non-commercial movement.

 

Is that cdl requirement an Oregon thing?

In Florida you don't need a cdl to drive your own truck/tractor, for personal use.

 

Friend of mine from Sisters runs all over the place in his 359 with no CDL. He’s using it for personal use.

 

I’ve got this combo registered for 26,000 gross and antique in Texas. No cdl required.

 

@Changenme. Look up ATHS ( American Truck Historical Society) web site and find a phone # to a chapter president close to you. There are a couple in Oregon. They can get you squared away on what you need to do.