Are we sure it is a CDL or a Class-A license that is required? DPS explained to me that in Texas there is both a "Class-A" license and a "Class-A CDL" license. The first type (Class-A) allows over 26,000 combined weight for personal towing (provided not crossing state lines), but if one is paid for the work, then a "Class-A CDL" is required. Can someone confirm this?
Should be noted that there are many exceptions to this 26k gcwr rule, one that I have personal experience with, is if you own a farm, as long as you are within 250 miles of your farm you do not need a cdl but can still be greater than 26k.
Varies by state but the federal rule is 150mi. Not 250. The driver does need to have a proper license for the weight though. For example a Class A regular, not commercial.@@texasbtc
I have a Ford f550 dump truck rated at 18000lbs gvwr and I pull a trailer rated at just under 10,000lbs with a small 8000lb track machine. Do I need a CDL?
Your content only applies to a Commercial truck & trailer. In Pennsylvania, there is a NON-Commercial Class A. With a Non-Commercial Class A, there is no drug or health screening requirement.
There's Federal, then the states can be MORE restrictive. Cali is a good example (aren't they always for things restricting people) - a trailer over 10k requires a CDL.
Not in California though here towing any trailer with GVWR above 10k pounds will require a cdl class b at least
Are we sure it is a CDL or a Class-A license that is required? DPS explained to me that in Texas there is both a "Class-A" license and a "Class-A CDL" license. The first type (Class-A) allows over 26,000 combined weight for personal towing (provided not crossing state lines), but if one is paid for the work, then a "Class-A CDL" is required. Can someone confirm this?
Should be noted that there are many exceptions to this 26k gcwr rule, one that I have personal experience with, is if you own a farm, as long as you are within 250 miles of your farm you do not need a cdl but can still be greater than 26k.
It must have farm tags if not mistaken though.
Varies by state but the federal rule is 150mi. Not 250. The driver does need to have a proper license for the weight though. For example a Class A regular, not commercial.@@texasbtc
Finally a common sense explanation. THANK YOU!
Glad it was helpful!
I have a Ford f550 dump truck rated at 18000lbs gvwr and I pull a trailer rated at just under 10,000lbs with a small 8000lb track machine. Do I need a CDL?
Your combined gross vehicle ratings of both the truck and trailer would be over the 26,000 maximum allowed rating.
So, yes.
18,000 + 8,000 would equal 26,000 which is the MAXIMUM allowed for Non-CDL. Anything above that will require it.
Anything over 26k as your moving you need a cdl .
Your content only applies to a Commercial truck & trailer. In Pennsylvania, there is a NON-Commercial Class A.
With a Non-Commercial Class A, there is no drug or health screening requirement.
Many states are like that. People are very lax with the term commercial....this stuff is legit confusing.
Need to move up 30000 they put law in long ago truck weights lighter nowcit all heavy
Several states require a cdl if the trailer is over 10,000 lbs regardless of the vehicle towing it.
Wrong. Cdl is federal.
+@@trackmechanic84 Unfortunately, not wrong. In California, they require Class A regardless if the GCWR is not over 26,000 lbs.
There's Federal, then the states can be MORE restrictive. Cali is a good example (aren't they always for things restricting people) - a trailer over 10k requires a CDL.