Mar 13, 2017 · Class B license holders can drive: Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing a vehicle not in excess of 10,000 pounds GVWR. Given the definition, I wouldn't see why not. You would need to ensure you have air brake endorsement. tscottme, RedRover and SingingWolf Thank this.

Oct 22, 2015 · If a commercial truck has a gross vehicle weight of 26,001 pounds or greater, you are required to have a Class "B" license to operate it. You can pull any trailer up to and including 10,000 pounds regardless of the configuration of that trailer (ball mount, goose-neck, etc.).

Oct 11, 2023 · A bobtail driver with a Class B CDL can drive any truck tractor with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of up to 26,001 pounds, including straight trucks. They also have the option to tow one trailer that does not exceed the GVWR limit in both combination and solo trips.

Mar 7, 2019 · Guidance: Yes, but only if the truck tractor is not pulling a towed unit (trailer) that is in excess of 10,000 pounds. Regulatory Topic: Commercial Driver License Standards; Class B Truck Tractor CDL Requirements

Sep 26, 2006 · Applying those rules, a bobtail is class B. (less that 26,001 lbs gross weight). Hook it up to a trailer, it's immediately class A (air brakes, articulated, etc).

Sep 17, 2017 · A bobtail tractor or a 68,000lb dump truck do fall in to the description for class B. Lets confuse the situation a little though. You must also have a class a license to drive a pickup truck (dually) if you have a trailer exceeding 10k, and the entire combination is under 26,001lbs.

Apr 4, 2023 · The other caveat is that a class B cannot run with a trailer on the tractor if it utilizes a fifth-wheel. The weight is irrelevant. The fifth wheel is a specific requirement for class A drivers, as denoted by the fact that you can get a class A with an O restriction, meaning no fifth wheel.

Dec 15, 2022 · Yes, a bobtail truck is a single vehicle. Think of it as a dump truck with no bed on it, or a propane truck without the tank. A lot of expediters are class 8 trucks with a 26’ box on them. They fall under a class b. When my son got his …

Jan 30, 2021 · Can you get a Class B license using a Bobtail truck for your skills test? I'm not sure if the general requirements for testing vehicles, but your best bet is to get with the dmv for your local area. If you can't get them a school might have that info. The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company.

The primary qualifications for becoming a bobtail driver are a commercial driver's license (CDL) with hazmat certification and some experience driving a large truck or trailer. Bobtail drivers usually have a class B or class C CDL, depending on the needs of the company.