Do you need a cdl for truck with air brakes in ny?

In New York, a CDL is required to operate any commercial motor vehicle (CMV) with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of more than 26,000 pounds, or any CMV that is designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver. Additionally, a CDL is required to operate any CMV that is equipped with air brakes.

Here are some specific examples of vehicles that require a CDL with an air brake endorsement in New York:

* Semi-trucks

* Tractor-trailers

* Dump trucks

* Concrete mixers

* Buses

* School buses

If you are planning to operate a CMV in New York, it is important to obtain the proper CDL and endorsements. Failure to do so could result in fines, penalties, and even disqualification from driving a CMV.

To obtain a CDL in New York, you must:

* Be at least 18 years old

* Have a valid New York State driver's license

* Pass a vision test

* Pass a written test

* Pass a driving skills test

In addition to the above requirements, you must also pass an air brake endorsement test if you wish to operate a CMV with air brakes. The air brake endorsement test covers topics such as the operation of air brakes, air brake safety, and air brake maintenance.

For more information about CDLs in New York, please visit the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) website.