Texas RV Drivers License

[Chuck Wheeler]

Actually you do. Engineers are licensed, this became a requirement after a freight train collided with AMTRAK some where in the east. I haven't had a engineer's license for about 12 years. I believe that STEPHEN BIRTLES is a engineer and could provide current requirements. CDL is not required to operate a train, but is to operated the trucks we used in the engineering department. With the BNSF you were required to have a CDL if you worked in the field at all just in case you drove one of the trucks. This is due to the large number of trucks that have hasmat onboard even if they were not large enough to normally require a special license..

- Chuck Wheeler-

1982 FC 31SB Fort Worth TX

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From: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com [mailto:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Pete Masterson
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I didn't think you needed a CDL to drive a train.... or any government license.

Pete Masterson

'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42

El Sobrante CA

"aeonix1@mac.com"

On Mar 30, 2009, at 5:46 PM, Chuck Wheeler wrote:

Curious what the Texas test consisted of. I had a CDL until I retired from the railroad but never thought about needing something special for the Wanderlodge.

- Chuck Wheeler-

1982 FC 31SB Fort Worth TX

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From:"WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com"["WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com"]On Behalf OfChet Geist
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Wallace,

I checked this out about three or four years ago and at the time I was given a lot of advise on this forum that I had not read the law correctly. I also had people tell me that I should just take a chance and not bother to get a correct license. I did not follow all that free advise and went ahead took the test and got my no restriction class B license My present license is good until 2013 and if I am still driving a coach I will get it renewed.

Chet Geist

1981/FC33/ Austin, Texas

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From:WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com ["Wanderlodge"Forum@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf OfWallace Craig
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Wallace Craig 95 WLWB 42 Azle, Texas --- OnMon, 3/30/09, Wallace Craigyahoo.com><S class="Apple-converted-space" pan>wrote: From: Wallace Craig yahoo.com> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Texas RV Drivers License To: wanderlodgeforum@yahoogroups.com, "wanderlodge forum" yahoo.com>, "ron marabito" net>, "Ernie Eckbert" com>, "Ralph Fullenwider" net> Date: Monday, March 30, 2009, 6:28 PM In the April issue of FMCA magazine at page 70 there is a brief article that purports to set forth that motorhomes weighing in excess of 26,000 requires that the operator have a Texas Class B noncommercial license. It require s a written and driving test and cost $10. Normally, one might entertain the idea of simply taking ones chances; however I am concerned about the legal ramifications on ones libality insurance coverage. I can imagine that an insurance carried would take the position that the vehicle was being operated without a proper license and that such is a violation of the policy terms and would void the policy. I am unaware of the case law (if any) in Texas on this issue but would not care to test the law with the insurance carrier in case of an accident. A spokesperson for the Texas DPSstatesthat the test must be in the class vehicle they would like to drive. Ernie, this may mean that several of us need to get together an go at once in a texas lic coach. Comments?? Wallace Craig < div>95 WLWB 42 Azle, Texas