Package driver license

[Brownslave688]

You have that backward.

Most States you just need an operators license, a standard drivers license.

There are still some States though, that require a special license.

Gotcha. I’ve driven in multiple states and had to take a special test for a different license each time.

Interesting that most just have regular licenses.

 

[Wally]

License to kill

Poetic license?

 

[clean hairy]

No one can come in this page and ask a question without a sarcastic answer. seriously!

It is what keeps this place from getting boring!

 

[clean hairy]

Go to the DMV and tell them you need a license to handle large packages . Wink at the guy at the end of that sentence .

How well does that work out for you?

 

[Mugarolla]

Gotcha. I’ve driven in multiple states and had to take a special test for a different license each time.

Interesting that most just have regular licenses.

Last time I looked, it was less than 10 States that required a special license to drive a CMV under 26500 lbs.

 

[iowa boy]

Last time I looked, it was less than 10 States that required a special license to drive a CMV under 26500 lbs.

Trust me, Iowa is one of those states. And we have to stay under 26,001 lbs.

 

[Mugarolla]

Trust me, Iowa is one of those states. And we have to stay under 26,001 lbs.

Yep.

You need a Chauffeurs License.

 

[Frankie's Friend]

With most package car driving jobs, just a regular driver's license will do. A few states do require a special license to drive a commercial truck. Some '24 foot straight trucks require a Class B CDL, depends on gross weight of the vehicle. I still have a CDL from when I started driving, I just don't tell my management team.

Class B is required if the vehicle has air brakes but is not a combination vehicle.

Last time I looked, it was less than 10 States that required a special license to drive a CMV under 26500 lbs.

That is under 26,001 lbs.

 

[Mugarolla]

Class B is required if the vehicle has air brakes but is not a combination vehicle.

True, but none of our package cars, or box trucks have air brakes.

That is under 26,001 lbs.

Thanks, that was a typo.

 

[Frankie's Friend]

True, but none of our package cars, or box trucks have air brakes.



Thanks, that was a typo.

The air brakes are relative to the straight trucks scratch was posting about. The company doesnt seem to like to use air brakes on non combi vehicles because it restricts the pool of drivers who can drive it on coverage issues.

I havent seen it all but that issue is relative to our local experience... for what that is worth.

 

[Wally]

 

[ski or die]

No one can come in this page and ask a question without a sarcastic answer. seriously!

Go to mall and go to Sears. They have a discount on just about everything now. Probably can get a pretty good deal. Be sure to go to the auto department.

 

[Mugarolla]

The air brakes are relative to the straight trucks scratch was posting about.

Correct. I was just pointing out what license you need to drive for UPS.

We don't have straight trucks with air brakes mainly for the reason you mentioned.

The company doesnt seem to like to use air brakes on non combi vehicles because it restricts the pool of drivers who can drive it on coverage issues.

 

[Frankie's Friend]

Correct. I was just pointing out what license you need to drive for UPS.

We don't have straight trucks with air brakes mainly for the reason you mentioned.

I believe you have to obtain and maintain a chauffeur's license in Indiana to drive pkg car.
Any clarification on that?

 

[Mugarolla]

I believe you have to obtain and maintain a chauffeur's license in Indiana to drive pkg car.
Any clarification on that?

Yes, you need a Chauffeurs License in Indiana.