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Q1: |
I recently purchased a
truck with a GVWR under 26,000 lbs, but it is equipped with air brakes. I
will be using it to transport non-hazardous materials. Will I need a CDL to
drive this truck?
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No. A CDL is not
required to operate a vehicle if the GVWR is less than 26,001 lbs and it is
not transporting hazardous materials or passengers. The presence of air
brakes alone does not make it a CDL class vehicle. |
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Q2: |
I am a CDL holder and I
was recently diagnosed with diabetes. I will be on an Insulin pump. Will I
be able to keep my CDL?
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A2: |
You may retain your CDL,
but a K2 restriction will be added to your license. The K2 restriction
forbids a driver from operating a CDL class vehicle outside state boundaries
or operating a school bus, and severely limits the opportunities available
for operating a commercial vehicle within state boundaries. If you would
like to know if the K2 restriction will interfere with your right to operate
a vehicle within state boundaries, contact the Public Utilities Commission
of Ohio (PUCO) @ 614-728-9125. |
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Q3: |
I am a current CDL
holder and have been told that I need a waiver to operate a commercial motor
vehicle due to restrictions placed on my license (K2).
Who issues the CDL medical/vision waiver?
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A3: |
The waiver issued to
drivers who would otherwise be ineligible to operate a commercial motor
vehicle due to vision or medical/physical condition is available from either
the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) at 614-728-9125 for
intrastate waivers, or from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
(FMCSA) at 703-448-3094 for interstate waivers. |
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Q4: |
Where can I get a copy
of the DOT physical form?
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A4: |
The DOT physical form is
available for a fee from the Ohio Trucking Association (OTA). For more
information, contact the OTA at 888-382-1574. |
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Q5: |
I
drive a pick-up truck for my job. Am I required to stop at the scales?
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A5: |
It depends on the empty weight of the truck. All trucks
weighing 8,000 lbs or more empty are required to stop at the scales
(including personal use rental vehicles). |
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Q6: |
I
am a CDL Hazmat holder and I am concerned that the new Patriot Act will
affect my CDL. Where can I find more information about the
USA Patriot
Act?
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Q7: |
Is
there a practice CDL test offered to help prepare me for the CDL tests for
my permit?
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A7: |
No, the state of
Ohio does not offer any
type of CDL practice testing. The reference material to help you prepare
for the CDL exams can be found in the CDL Handbook, which is available free
of charge at your local driver's exam station or license bureau. |
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