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Need CDL driver to and from Chicago!
Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2018 12:28 pm
by colintyler
Hi Burners!
This year I am bringing my repurposed/rehabbed school bus to the Burn from Chicago. Due to Insurance regulations, it needs to be driven by an experienced CDL driver. If that is you, and are looking for a fun road trip with a group of amazing people, please let me know! I am also willing to help with anything you may need for the Burn in exchange!
Peace&Love
Colin
Re: Need CDL driver to and from Chicago!
Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2018 10:59 am
by Token
Colin, did you register the bus as an RV?
If not, that is what you need to do.
Once it becomes an RV, the CDL requirement should go away.
Is the bus longer than 40’ or somesuch?
Re: Need CDL driver to and from Chicago!
Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2018 8:52 pm
by sparr
Token wrote: ↑Thu Jul 12, 2018 10:59 am
Once it becomes an RV, the CDL requirement should go away.
Every state has different laws about this situation. Chicago to BRC goes through a few with pretty wonky rules, much more complicated than just CA/NV.
Re: Need CDL driver to and from Chicago!
Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2018 3:47 pm
by a figment
would also need passenger endorsement, not all CDL have that
Re: Need CDL driver to and from Chicago!
Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2018 8:29 pm
by sparr
a figment wrote: ↑Fri Jul 13, 2018 3:47 pm
would also need passenger endorsement, not all CDL have that
Only if you're required to have a CDL by the feds. OP suggests that the CDL requirement in question here is from their insurance provider, not actually a legal requirement for the drive.
Re: Need CDL driver to and from Chicago!
Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2018 10:59 am
by a figment
CDL "commercial drivers license" is regulated by the federal government not the state, if registered as a "bus" would need a cdl with passenger endorsement, if registered as "rv" you would not.
Re: Need CDL driver to and from Chicago!
Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2018 11:09 am
by colintyler
Hey Token! The bus is owned by my company so it cant be registered as an RV. Hence the CDL

Re: Need CDL driver to and from Chicago!
Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2018 11:11 am
by colintyler
sparr wrote: ↑Fri Jul 13, 2018 8:29 pm
a figment wrote: ↑Fri Jul 13, 2018 3:47 pm
would also need passenger endorsement, not all CDL have that
Only if you're required to have a CDL by the feds. OP suggests that the CDL requirement in question here is from their insurance provider, not actually a legal requirement for the drive.
Yep, my insurance provider requires us to have one. I have all the necessary registration in place. Just need a driver!
