Notices
Automotive Discussion Automotive talk that is not technical can be posted here. Posts must address the general population.

License for Tow Truck

Thread Tools
 
Old Jan 1, 2008 | 06:30 PM
  #1  
ToyRolla's Avatar
ToyRolla
Thread Starter
JT9-D
 
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 309
Likes: 0
From: No. Virninja
ToyRolla has disabled reputation
Default License for Tow Truck

Simple question.

Do you need to have a commercial license to drive/operate a tow truck?
Old Jan 1, 2008 | 06:31 PM
  #2  
I<3Strippers!'s Avatar
I<3Strippers!
+RepCarebearCrew
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 17,085
Likes: 0
From: Getting lap dances.
I<3Strippers! I<3Strippers! I<3Strippers! I<3Strippers! I<3Strippers! I<3Strippers! I<3Strippers! I<3Strippers! I<3Strippers! I<3Strippers! I<3Strippers!
Default Re: License for Tow Truck

nope, i dont belive you do, my neighbor and boss both own and operate tow trucks and im pretty sure neither have a c.d.l

check dmv though
Old Jan 2, 2008 | 03:12 AM
  #3  
IMSHAKN's Avatar
IMSHAKN
Registered Member
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 2,173
Likes: 0
IMSHAKN IMSHAKN IMSHAKN IMSHAKN IMSHAKN IMSHAKN IMSHAKN IMSHAKN IMSHAKN IMSHAKN IMSHAKN
Default Re: License for Tow Truck

Depends on the size. The small tow trucks don't need one (<24,000 lbs GVW), but you need one for a larger truck or one that has air brakes.
Old Jan 4, 2008 | 01:06 PM
  #4  
oneblackteggy's Avatar
oneblackteggy
Registered Member
 
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 112
Likes: 0
From: newport news
oneblackteggy is an unknown quantity at this point
Default Re: License for Tow Truck

no you don't YET you will need a class b in july
Old Jan 4, 2008 | 01:23 PM
  #5  
slimb's Avatar
slimb
slowest member
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 1,056
Likes: 0
From: Gloucester Point
slimb is infamous around these partsslimb is infamous around these partsslimb is infamous around these partsslimb is infamous around these partsslimb is infamous around these partsslimb is infamous around these partsslimb is infamous around these partsslimb is infamous around these partsslimb is infamous around these partsslimb is infamous around these partsslimb is infamous around these parts
Default Re: License for Tow Truck

ask g s x he drives one. i asked him when i saw him like a month ago. since i drive dump trucks i wasnt sure if they had to have them or not.he said next year you will have to have one
Old Jan 5, 2008 | 11:51 AM
  #6  
BrokenBronco's Avatar
BrokenBronco
PieceOfShitRedneck
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 988
Likes: 0
From: hampton, virginia
BrokenBronco BrokenBronco BrokenBronco BrokenBronco BrokenBronco BrokenBronco BrokenBronco BrokenBronco BrokenBronco BrokenBronco BrokenBronco
Default Re: License for Tow Truck

pm chevymudtruck
Old Jan 5, 2008 | 12:03 PM
  #7  
g S x's Avatar
g S x
RIP Chris Schader
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 3,757
Likes: 0
From: Hampton
g S x g S x g S x g S x g S x g S x g S x g S x g S x g S x g S x
Default Re: License for Tow Truck

Originally Posted by oneblackteggy
no you don't YET you will need a class b in july
yes and soon you will have to take a tow operator class and pay something like $400 a year just to drive a tow truck. its horse shit, id hate to say it but i would look elsewhere for a job.
Old Jan 5, 2008 | 12:10 PM
  #8  
Tim-Tim's Avatar
Tim-Tim
Registered member
 
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 1,640
Likes: 0
From: 757
Tim-Tim can only hope to improve
Default Re: License for Tow Truck

I've already started.
Old Jan 5, 2008 | 12:14 PM
  #9  
slimb's Avatar
slimb
slowest member
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 1,056
Likes: 0
From: Gloucester Point
slimb is infamous around these partsslimb is infamous around these partsslimb is infamous around these partsslimb is infamous around these partsslimb is infamous around these partsslimb is infamous around these partsslimb is infamous around these partsslimb is infamous around these partsslimb is infamous around these partsslimb is infamous around these partsslimb is infamous around these parts
Default Re: License for Tow Truck

Originally Posted by g S x
yes and soon you will have to take a tow operator class and pay something like $400 a year just to drive a tow truck. its horse shit, id hate to say it but i would look elsewhere for a job.
but shouldnt the company you work for pay for that? my company pays for all my stuff. my dot pysical test. getting my license and all that.but i also drive dump trucks so it is a little different.not sure how it works with other companys
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
GOOKY4U
NOVA/DC/MD
6
Jun 3, 2007 09:23 AM
nutsack
Automotive Discussion
4
May 25, 2007 12:40 PM
Lex
757
3
Jul 18, 2005 07:11 AM
Jason R
Central VA
0
Jun 8, 2004 01:05 PM




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 07:07 AM.