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Truck Trailer Requirements for Road Test?

Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by Kansas, May 8, 2011.

  1. May 8, 2011 #1
    Kansas

    Kansas Road Train Member

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    Need some help here folks. Ive been asked to help set up a truck specifically for taking CDL Road Tests to gain a CDL A.

    Are there specific minimum length requirements for the trailer? Just as long as its got air brakes? How about a 20' container chassis, will that work?

    Can a medium duty 26K truck be used as well?
     
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  3. May 8, 2011 #2
    American-Trucker

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    why would you want someone to test in a little truck if they are going to get into a Sleeper with a 53' trailer?




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  4. May 8, 2011 #3
    truckerx1

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    As long as it is a combnation vehical with air brakes you are good to go. A medium duty truck (26,001 k )
    can be used as long as you have a trailer and air brakes.
     
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  5. May 8, 2011 #4
    Hardlyevr

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    If your testee is used to backing up a 53 footer, a 20 foot container will make them look like a fool! Don't ask me how I know this!
     
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  7. May 8, 2011 #5
    Allow Me.

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    I don't think a container chassis is big enough, weight wise. I believe the front box of a set of doubles is good enough. The front trailer of a set of bottom dumps is OK in Ca. Class 8 and 7 power for sure. Best to use a day cab and 27' pup. (flatbed if possible).
     
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  8. May 8, 2011 #6
    Kansas

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    Who said they were getting into a sleeper truck with a 53' trailer? I certainly didn't...
     
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  9. May 8, 2011 #7
    High Desert Dweller

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    The trailer must be rated at 10,000 GVWR or higher. Length doesn't matter. If Power unit does not have air brakes and is not rated to haul a trailer heavier than 10,000 GVWR, restrictions will apply.
     
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