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What Conditions Require Commercial Vehicle Drivers to Use Extreme Caution

Commercial motor vehicles must use extreme caution and drastically reduced speed around hazards like snow, ice, sleet, fog, mist, rain, dust, or smoke. Heavy commercial vehicles cannot easily deal with slippery conditions. Wet road stopping distance may be doubled for heavy trucks.

What is Needed to Drive Commercial Vehicles

A motor carrier employee includes independent contractors hired to drive and mechanics working on trucks. A commercial motor vehicle includes trucks weighing over 10,001 pounds. A CDL is always required and drug and alcohol testing are required. Drivers must submit written applications and be able to pass a road test.