Do I Require A 'J' Endorsement On My CDL A?
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No you do not need a towing endorsement.
OWI:
Operating While Intoxicated
Towing as in tow truck
I recently graduated from CDL school. On the DMV application form to upgrade my license from Class C to Class A, there is a separate endorsement column titled 'NCDL' that has the letters 'F' and 'J,' with a box to fill in next to each. I'm a little confused and want to make sure I get everything right the first time.
Do I need the 'J' towing endorsement to drive trucks, or is this endorsement only for non-commercial vehicles?
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
Dm:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.DMV:
Department of Motor Vehicles, Bureau of Motor Vehicles
The state agency that handles everything related to your driver's licences, including testing, issuance, transfers, and revocation.
OWI:
Operating While Intoxicated
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I recently graduated from CDL school. On the DMV application form to upgrade my license from Class C to Class A, there is a separate endorsement column titled 'NCDL' that has the letters 'F' and 'J,' with a box to fill in next to each. I'm a little confused and want to make sure I get everything right the first time.
Do I need the 'J' towing endorsement to drive trucks, or is this endorsement only for non-commercial vehicles?
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
Dm:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.DMV:
Department of Motor Vehicles, Bureau of Motor Vehicles
The state agency that handles everything related to your driver's licences, including testing, issuance, transfers, and revocation.
OWI:
Operating While Intoxicated