Trying to beat the GVWR

jngreen · Oct 9, 2013

7.3 Cowboy said:
Not according to the fmcsa website

Sorry, but I call BS. Show me where it says that having a CDL cuts your BAC in half while not operating a commercial motor vehicle. I can't find anywhere that shows that a CDL causes you to get more points for traffic offenses either.

I don't drive for a living, but I hold a class A CDL. It doesn't affect my life or driving habits any, except that I get a physical for free every other year, and I am subject to random drug tests through work. I dont have to worry when I'm pulling a gooseneck trailer behind my truck about getting a fine either. I have heard the same excuses from others about why they won't get their license, and instead, choose to drive illegally. I think that's pretty dumb.

7.3 Cowboy · Oct 10, 2013

jngreen said:
Sorry, but I call BS. Show me where it says that having a CDL cuts your BAC in half while not operating a commercial motor vehicle. I can't find anywhere that shows that a CDL causes you to get more points for traffic offenses either.

I don't drive for a living, but I hold a class A CDL. It doesn't affect my life or driving habits any, except that I get a physical for free every other year, and I am subject to random drug tests through work. I dont have to worry when I'm pulling a gooseneck trailer behind my truck about getting a fine either. I have heard the same excuses from others about why they won't get their license, and instead, choose to drive illegally. I think that's pretty dumb.

I know of one friend that no longer has a CDl because he blew .05 I'm his personal vehicle. Do you ever look up rules or regs? Mo, kn TN, ga are state off top my head that cuts it in half for having a CDl. Mo says it in the CDl test Manual

PDT1081 · Oct 10, 2013

7.3 Cowboy said:
That's false your bac is half if you have a CDl even if you get caught on a horse. Ask my buddy blew a .05 in his personal vehicle he no longer has a CDl.

http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regulations/administration/fmcsr/fmcsrruletext.aspx?reg=392.5#Tag4

No mention of anything other than a commercial vehicle. Your buddy needs a better lawyer.

7.3 Cowboy · Oct 10, 2013

PDT1081 said:
http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regulations/administration/fmcsr/fmcsrruletext.aspx?reg=392.5#Tag4

No mention of anything other than a commercial vehicle. Your buddy needs a better lawyer.

Did you not read the states I listed that do it different?

jngreen · Oct 10, 2013

7.3 Cowboy said:
Did you not read the states I listed that do it different?

But you referred us to the fmcsa web site.

Bobby@cp · Oct 10, 2013

Again with how easy it is to get a cdl.....

Its not as hard as some people think, and if youre going to be drinking then dont be a dumbass, be smart and get a damn DD, take a cab or call a friend to pick ya up.

7.3 Cowboy · Oct 12, 2013

jngreen said:
But you referred us to the fmcsa web site.

I did and also listed states I could think of easy that did that

Dieselgeek · Oct 12, 2013

Ah yes, the old .04/.08 debate! Don't drink and drive, and it doesn't matter... My license is my paycheck, so not worth the risk to me... To the OP, get your class A, and quit trying to cheat the system... You will get caught, and better hope the truck is never involved in an accident... If your boss thinks it's expensive/challenging now, it will only get worse... It costs money to operate commercial vehicles and employees. If he isn't willing to pay, he needs to open a flower boutique instead.

Bobby@cp · Oct 12, 2013

Dieselgeek said:
Ah yes, the old .04/.08 debate! Don't drink and drive, and it doesn't matter... My license is my paycheck, so not worth the risk to me... To the OP, get your class A, and quit trying to cheat the system... You will get caught, and better hope the truck is never involved in an accident... If your boss thinks it's expensive/challenging now, it will only get worse... It costs money to operate commercial vehicles and employees. If he isn't willing to pay, he needs to open a flower boutique instead.

I really cant agree more with what is said here.

OldschoolPSD · Oct 12, 2013

Guys around here are always trying to cheat the system on commercial vehicle stuff. All my stuff is 100% legit.

A lot of those guys are not around anymore... I'm still here. If you can't afford to do it right, then you can't afford to do it.