A. If the SINGLE vehicle (no trailer) you intend on driving has a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more.
You will need a Class “B” CDL
B. If the truck you intend on driving (over 26,001#) is pulling a trailer that has a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 10,001 # or more.
You will need a Class “A” CDL
C. If the vehicle you are driving has a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of less than 26,001 # and you intend on pulling a trailer with a GVWR of over 10,001 # (GVWR) The combination weight rating (GCWR) is over 26,001 #
You will receive a Class “A” with two (2) restrictions
First the truck was under 26,001 # and didn’t have air brakes = “L” restriction.
Second; this is NOT a tractor / trailer. So an NTT restriction will be placed on your license…meaning NO TRACTOR TRAILER
2. My straight truck is under 26001 #, but has air brakes, what CDL do I need?
You don’t need any CDL unless you’re going to haul Hazardous Materials and then you would need a Class “C” with Haz-Mat endorsement. Air Brakes have nothing to do with it, everything hinges on the GVWR of the vehicle.
3. I want to drive a bus and it has seating for 12 people, do I need a CDL?
NO. Only if there is capacity for 15 passengers plus the driver (a total of 16 or more) then you would need a Class “C” with passenger endorsement.
4. The bus I want to drive is 40 feet long with air brakes, do I need a CDL?
It depends on the GVWR. Over 26,001 # + 16 passengers = Class B w/ pass.
5. I need to take my driving test but I don’t have a vehicle to test with, can I rent a vehicle from you?
Yes, we have vehicles available to rent, and we will give you a free evaluation [No cost or obligation]. The evaluation takes about 30 minutes of your time. Please call Steve at: (970)690-8846 to schedule.The vehicle rental is $275.00 (this brakes down to $75.00 per hour - 3 hours use of the vehicle - 1 hour to get acquainted with the (bus / truck) before the test and 2 hours for the actual test.
The test fee is $ 225.00.
We accept Cash, Credit cards: MasterCard, Visa and Discover, and Dinners Club. NO PERSONAL CHECKS! Some company checks are accepted.
6. Do I need a D.O.T. physical?
Yes, you need a Department of Transportation Physical, a valid Colorado Drivers’ License and a valid Colorado Instructional Permit for the class of vehicle you intend to drive. [You can download the DOT physical form and take it to your family doctor at the link below].
Yes, if you are driving across state lines or more than 150 miles “air mile radius” from the farm.
8. I have an ANTT CDL License. I want to get my air brake endorsement. What do I have to do?
Go to DMV and take the written test for “air brakes” and get a permit. Then you must perform a CDL test with an air brake equipped, full class A representative vehicle (ie. tractor/trailer or a dump truck with air brakes and a trailer with or without airbrakes that has a GVWR on the driving unit of at least 26001#).
9. If I have an ANTT license, can I test with a “B” vehicle with air brakes to remove the air brake restriction?
NO. You must test in a full representative class A vehicle with air brakes to keep your “A” license and add the air brake endorsement.
10. How Much Notice Is Required Before I Take My Test?
All CDL tests require a 3 day advance notice prior to administering the test (in order to comply with Federal Regulations). All CDL tests are $ 225.00
Should you need to rent a vehicle for testing, we have a 40’ Bus with automatic transmission, a Freightliner day cab tractor with automatic transmission and a Freightliner day cab tractor with 9 speed Road Ranger transmission. The nine speed MUST be double clutched if used for the test as is required with any non-synchronizedtransmission.
Tractor / Trailer or Bus rental is $ 250.00 + $ 25.00 fuel surcharge. This includes: 3 hours use of the vehicle, 1 hour to get acquainted with the vehicle and 2 hours to complete the test as required by law. Grand total $ 500.00
We pull a 28' Dry van trailer behind either tractor. For a Class “B” test, we have a bus, however; you MUST have a passenger endorsement on your permit before we can allow you to operate this vehicle.
We offer CDL testing Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Saturday [By Appointment ONLY]. Please keep in mind the 3 day advanced notice when making your appointment. Please call Steve at (970) 690-8846 to schedule evaluations or testing.
11. How can I get a CDL manual?
You can go to your local Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office or download a PDF (Digital) copy of the manual below.
1st Week: Home Study with our training manual = 40 hrs.
2nd Week: Classroom mornings daily from 8 till noon. Range training daily at the Airport from 12:30 PM till 4:30 PM Monday thru Thursday. Classroom 20 hours.
Friday morning at 8:00 AM you will be in the classroom till about 10:00 AM doing a review of all the quizzes you have been taking all week as homework. About 10 AM we cut you loose to go to DMV and take all your endorsement tests to obtain your Class “A” CDL Instructional Permit.
3rd and 4th Weeks: Range training Monday & Tuesday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with an half hour lunch.
Range Training 90 hours
Weds & Thurs one student on the road from 8:00 AM till Noon and the other student is on the road from 12:30 PM till 4:30 PM.
Road Driving 10 hours
Friday your back at the Range (Test site) to hone everything together for your test the next day. With two students, two trucks and two instructors, you WILL BE READY to test on Saturday.
