Need help with class B road test in NC, will pay/compensate

[DazedNConfused]

Okay..so I'll admit right up front...I'm a total idiot. Let's just get that out of the way. Wife and I purchased a Tiffin Allegro Red diesel pusher. We live in the Raleigh area of NC. We take delivery in FL next Friday -- April 10th. Mid last week I just found out I need a non-CDL classified B license. I didn't need one for my pickup and 40-foot 5th wheel I that I drove for several seasons. So this never ever crossed my mind.

I was wondering if someone with a vehicle (it can be an RV, a box truck, a flatbed, etc.) that has a GVWR of 26,001 lbs or more would be willing to accompany me to a DMV road test and let me use their vehicle for the test. I insist on paying someone for the use of their vehicle and time. This is a very big request that I'm actually embarrassed to even ask...but I'm up against time here and running out of good options. Of note, I took my written test and have my class B permit. I could also look for someone that has a class b/a or cdl class b/a to come to FL with me and hang out in the passenger seat while I drive it back...but I'd rather get my license, if possible.

Please...you don't need to tell me I'm an idiot. I already know this. If you have suggestions for me, I'm all ears.

Thanks so much,
Rob

[deshemar]

Remember that the vehicle, or at least in VA and TX (places i tested for my CDL for B and then School bus) has to be a type of vehicle that you are testing for. Thus why you have posted this request. I say that because the typical ryder and other rentals are not air brake trucks, however you might be able to find a rental straight truck that does have air brakes. Of course then you will need someone with the proper license to get it to the DMV. Ryder does rent Class 8 trucks so they are probably your best bet. Anybody you know have a dump truck with air brakes?

[dougrainer]

Are you positive you need this Class of License for a Diesel motorhome that is NOT registered as a Commercial vehicle. I doubt the thousands of Florida or NC motorhome owners have this Class of license. WHO told you that? Most states exclude private registered Motorhomes from the CDL type license. Doug

[AndyW]

Well you can rent a straight truck easy enough - www.ryder.com or similar

They might be able to drive the truck to the DMV for you, let you take your test, then drive it back to their lot.

[Artum_Snowbird]

Have you checked with local Driver/Trainer places for industrial truck training? Lets face it, a couple of hours of training in their rig and you might learn something, then they might let you use their rig for the exam.