Im a 19 year old that works on a farm in Illinois, and was wondering if anyone knew the rules on driving a semi and straight truck for farm use. I already drive, but if I need a cdl, I guess I better just get one if I can. I have read the cdl rules but they are confusing. It said somthing about not needing one for farm use,but thats if your related to the farmer which im not. I am also aware of the rule that you need to be 21, but I think they make a exception for farmer. Is there anyone from Illinois out there that can clear this up for me?
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Thanks steve for finding that for me. So its sounds like I will need to get some type of lincense, but it sounds as if its not a full out cdl. Ill have to go to the dmv which is gonna be lots of fun! LOL
You should just get your class A if you can the when you turn 21 you can drive were ever you want.
You can get a CDL at 18 and drive within your own state, and when you turn 21 you can drive out of state.
Cdl You don't have to have a CDL for the straight truck. I wasn't sure about the semi, as we all have CDLs and use the semi to haul other grain besides just our own. It's probably a good idea to get the CDL anyway.
Ok thanks for the info. I like driving the straight truck over the semi, so ill probley just go this year without the cdl because if I get the cdl the boss will probley stick me on the truck all day and night, and running the combine will be out of the picture!