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Does a driver who operates a straight truck equipped with a pintle hook towing a full trailer (a semitrailer equipped with a converter dolly) need a doubles/triples endorsement on his or her CDL?

§383.93 – Endorsements

Guidance Q&A

Question 9: Does a driver who operates a straight truck equipped with a pintle hook towing a full trailer (a semitrailer equipped with a converter dolly) need a doubles/triples endorsement on his or her CDL?

Guidance: No. This...

Do tow truck operators who hold a CDL require endorsements to tow “endorsable” vehicles?

§383.93 – Endorsements

Guidance Q&A

Question 8: Do tow truck operators who hold a CDL require endorsements to tow “endorsable” vehicles?

Guidance: For CDL endorsement purposes, the nature of the tow truck operations determines the need for endorsements:

Is a driver who operates a truck tractor pulling a heavy-haul trailer attached to the tractor by means of a “jeep,” that meets the definition of a CMV under part 383 required to have a CDL with a double/triple trailer endorsement?

§383.93 – Endorsements

Guidance Q&A

Question 7: Is a driver who operates a truck tractor pulling a heavy-haul trailer attached to the tractor by means of a “jeep,” that meets the definition of a CMV under part 383 required to have a CDL with a double/triple trailer...

A driver operates a combination vehicle with a GCWR of 26,001 pounds or more. The tractor is towing a semitrailer and a full trailer, each with a GVWR of less than 10,000 pounds. Is this combination a Group A vehicle that requires a driver with a Class A

§383.5 - Definitions  

Question 7: A driver operates a combination vehicle with a GCWR of 26,001 pounds or more. The tractor is towing a semitrailer and a full trailer, each with a GVWR of less than 10,000 pounds. Is this combination a Group A vehicle that...

Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse Query Plan Factsheet - Español

Spanish version of the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse Query Plan Factsheet

Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse Factsheet - Español

Spanish version of the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse Factsheet

Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse User Roles Card - Español

Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse User Roles Card - Spanish Version

Understanding the North American Standard Inspection Program - French

Hours of Service Requirements for Cross-Border Drivers

The following frequently asked questions (FAQs) were developed to address Hours of Service (HOS) regulations for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers involved in cross-border transportation.   They were developed in collaboration with Transport Canada (TC), and Mexico’s Dirección...