March 4, 20196 yr 2 minutes ago, RPM said: I have the farm exemption. All that does is exempt me from the DOT health card regulation, otherwise it's the same as a regular CDL. Now do you see why I'm upset? I'm presuming you know your business better than me, but CDL requirements don't apply to: (1) a vehicle that is controlled and operated by a farmer and: (A) used to transport agricultural products, farm machinery, or farm supplies to or from a farm; (B) used within 150 miles of the person's farm; and (C) not used in the operations of a common or contract motor carrier. TC 522.004. That's the exemption I meant. And I mean, I see why you're upset because you're kind of an outlier, but I don't think you can write good laws to protect your rights, and also protect John Public from the 5%er who gets 3 tickets a year but keeps getting them dismissed and deferred because every time is his "first ticket on his clean record." I also think you think this kind of law is unique to CDL holders and it just isn't.
March 5, 20196 yr Over 26,000 you need a CDL. Especially in Wise County.You need a Class A or B license but not a CDL. And you can take DSC if you have a non-CDL A or B. Even in Wise County!
March 5, 20196 yr You do realize Class A and Class B are CDLs, right?There are Class A and B regular DLs and Class A and B CDLs. You can drive a 26k+ vehicle with a regular class A or B instead of CDL if it’s an exempt vehicle (like the above farm vehicles or personal RVs).
March 5, 20196 yr OK, I'm learning something here. There didn't use to be non-CDL A/B licenses (which is why I held on to mine). Looks like they came up with them for RVs. Like I said, it's been a loooong time since I drove for a living. Still doesn't change my POV on work v personal use.
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