Coil Endorsement
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I think only New York requires it. Someone will correct me if I'm wrong.
I think only New York requires it. Someone will correct me if I'm wrong.
You are CORRECT - and it requires a NY CDL also. You can't get a NY "Metal Coil Endorsement" on an out of state DL - nor is it REQUIRED to transport metal coils TO OR THROUGH NY State if you have a CDL from another state. Nor do I see ANY STATE that has a "flatbed" or securement endorsement.
From the NY Coil Manual: CMV Operators licensed by another state are not required to have this endorsement when transporting metal coils through New York state>
But if you DO travel through NY with coils - they'd better be secured in compliance with THEIR RULE BOOK.
Rick
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.
CMV:
Commercial Motor Vehicle
A CMV is a vehicle that is used as part of a business, is involved in interstate commerce, and may fit any of these descriptions:
- Weighs 10,001 pounds or more
- Has a gross vehicle weight rating or gross combination weight rating of 10,001 pounds or more
- Is designed or used to transport 16 or more passengers (including the driver) not for compensation
- Is designed or used to transport 9 or more passengers (including the driver) for compensation
- Is transporting hazardous materials in a quantity requiring placards
A couple of years ago, it was determined that Alabama's Coil Securement Act was preempted by federal law since it was more stringent than federal requirements and interfered with interstate commerce.
Alabama Metal Coil Securement Act; Petition for Determination of Preemption
Badically, states cannot require securement that is more stringent than federal regulations.
Interstate Commerce:
Commercial trade, business, movement of goods or money, or transportation from one state to another, regulated by the Federal Department Of Transportation (DOT).
Interstate:
Commercial trade, business, movement of goods or money, or transportation from one state to another, regulated by the Federal Department Of Transportation (DOT).
Thanks fellas. Sucks to be a flatbedder in NY I guess.
Thanks fellas. Sucks to be a flatbedder in NY I guess.
Just an extra endorsement. If you're a flatbedder from NY, and you know your load securement, read their manual and pass the endorsement - it's probably less difficult an exam than the HazMat (which has a lot more technical details to remember).
All flatbedding is potentially more dangerous than hauling a load of Lucky Charms in a box.
Metal Coils are especially dangerous if they get loose, and require securement that is a little more particular than strapping down a load of drywall, to keep them from bouncing into a van load of kids on the way home from soccer practice. Or rolling forward through the headache rack and flattening the cab & driver of the tractor (there's a reason why some ways of loading these are referred to as SUICIDE STYLE - think about that for a minute).
They really are no joke, and neither is securing them properly.
Rick
HAZMAT:
Hazardous Materials
Explosive, flammable, poisonous or otherwise potentially dangerous cargo. Large amounts of especially hazardous cargo are required to be placarded under HAZMAT regulations
DAC:
Drive-A-Check Report
A truck drivers DAC report will contain detailed information about their job history of the last 10 years as a CDL driver (as required by the DOT).
It may also contain your criminal history, drug test results, DOT infractions and accident history. The program is strictly voluntary from a company standpoint, but most of the medium-to-large carriers will participate.
Most trucking companies use DAC reports as part of their hiring and background check process. It is extremely important that drivers verify that the information contained in it is correct, and have it fixed if it's not.
OOS:
When a violation by either a driver or company is confirmed, an out-of-service order removes either the driver or the vehicle from the roadway until the violation is corrected.
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So to get a coil endorsement, do I need to take the exam in the state that requires it (like NY) or do other states offer the exam (like my home state of Missouri)? Also, which states require a coil endorsement? Thanks for any info.