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Do You Need a CDL To Drive a Box Truck in Florida?

Do You Need a CDL To Drive a Box Truck in Florida?

Box trucks can be seen throughout Florida. Many companies use box trucks to transport freight. Individuals often rent box trucks when they are moving. Whether you need a commercial driver’s license (CDL) to drive a box truck depends on several factors, including the truck’s weight and what the truck is hauling. What Is a Box Truck? Box trucks are also known as straight trucks or cube vans. They are built on a single frame extending from the cab to the truck’s rear. Box trucks usually have a rear roll-up door for loading and unloading cargo and may be equipped with lift gates. A light-duty box truck is usually 10 to 16 feet long and weighs 6,001 pounds to 14,000 pounds. Medium box trucks weigh from 14,001 pounds to 26,000 pounds and are 16 to 26 feet long. Heavy-duty box trucks weigh 26,001 pounds or more and may exceed 26 feet in length. Box trucks are used for many purposes, including

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Interstate Vs. Intrastate Trucking

Interstate Vs. Intrastate Trucking

Trucking is a complicated business, and the farther a driver has to travel, the more regulations and restrictions there are to follow. This is clear in the differences in rules for interstate and intrastate drivers. Learn about the legal implications of each term and what it means for drivers, carriers, and other vehicles on the road. The Difference Between Interstate and Intrastate Trucking The difference between an interstate truck driver and an intrastate truck driver is fairly simple. An interstate truck driver moves goods across state lines. Conversely, an intrastate truck driver moves goods only within the state lines.  It’s important for truck drivers to understand that the distinction applies to the goods, not necessarily to the driver. There may be a driver whose truck is carrying goods to be delivered three states away, but that driver may hand those goods off to another driver before leaving the state. Even though the first driver never left the state, they’re still

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