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Originally Posted by Mtncrash1
How long will it be before a cdl is required? Let’s face it folks there are many out there that have never pulled a trailer or driven a big class a. All of our rigs fall under the requirements for needing a cdl. If they do that they should also make us all compliant with the requirements of a cdl. Including the physical requirements, hours of service and, blood alcohol levels. How many have pulled your rig 10-12 hours or more at a time? How many could pass a cdl physical? How many have stopped for a meal somewhere and had a drink or two? I’m sure this isn’t a popular opinion but, the truth is these rigs are ever bit as dangerous as the commercial vehicles going down the road and in some cases more so.
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I suppose you are correct and I guess we should be careful what we wish for. Having the government step in to enforce what I might think is right could lead to government overreach which I am decidedly against!!!
I started my oilfield career on large bobtail trucks hauling hazardous chemicals which of course was CDL Hazmat. I drive like a trucker when towing and certainly have my own ideas (often stated with a passion) about what everyone SHOULD be towing with. But on the other hand, I hated that the government had so many requirements (many that made no sense at all) then and I don't think I would care for what they would likely do related to RV license requirements if they got heavy handed.