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How do license a semi truck pulling a RV an not for hire?
It would have to be licensed as an RV.
Is a light duty commercial truck a semi truck?
"Semi truck" has become common usage for a Class 7 or 8 truck driver pulling a trailer which is mounted by a fifth wheel, but can be applied to any truck pulling a trailer which is fifth wheel mounted.
What type of drivers license is required for driving a semi truck?
The United States Department of Transportation handles the criteria for driving a semi truck or other big rig. Depending on what you are transporting there are five different levels of endorsements for semi truck drivers and they must have their CDL license also.
Where can I hire out a semi truck?
There's a wide variety of companies out there that allow you to rent out a semi truck. Of the big names, there's www.budgettruck.com/Commercial, www.ryder.com/rental_truckspecs_rental-moving-trucks.shtml, and semileasepurchase.com
How is a trailer different from a semi-trailer?
Trailer is way more bigger than a semi-trailer. Common misconception between a trailer and a semi-trailer. Technically, a trailer has wheels in front and rear and is hitched to a pulling vehicle (car,truck,etc.) A semi- trailer only has wheels in the rear and is hitched to a pulling vehicle (car,truck,etc.)
What is a truck-tractor?
It's used to refer to the power unit of a semi-articulated tractor-trailer. In reality, any truck pulling a trailer could be considered a truck tractor.
Where can I lease a semi truck to try out the career?
Semi truck businesses will often lease out their trucks if you have the proper license and a clean driving record.Look in you local paper for ads that state they are leasing out trucks.
What are multi axle trucks?
A multi axle truck, refers in most occurrences, to a type of trailer that is being pulled behind a semi. In some instances a semi may be pulling one trailer behind it and other times it may be pulling two trailers. On each trailer there are two axles which attach to the tires. So if you see a sign that says $.50/axle and a semi truck is pulling a trailer, he will have to pay two dollars. One dollar for his own semi truck which has two axles and another dollar for the trailer that he is hauling.
Commercial vehicle logo requirement?
There's no logo requirement on a commercial vehicle. On a Class 8 tractor--a semi--you need the license plate (base plate) and either a DOT number or "not for hire." You can put "not for hire" on a truck that is not used in commerce, like the tractor that pulls a race team's trailer. Everyone else must have a DOT number. But as far as logos go, you don't need to have a logo on your truck.
Who invented the Semi-truck?
Who invented the Semi-truck?
Can a semi truck kill a garbage truck?
If the semi truck knocked on the garbage truck, yes.
When applying for dump truck driving jobs do you need a CDL license?
Yes. In most cases you will need a CDL Class B license because of the weight of the truck. However, if you would be driving a semi with a dump trailer, you would need a CDL Class A license.
