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#CDL #TRUCK #TRAILER
Do you drive a truck with a trailer? Are you over 26,001 pounds with your combined gross weight rating? You may need a CDL. Check out this video to find out.
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A CDL must be obtained by the driver of any of the following vehicles:
*Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
*Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
*Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
*Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating): Value specified by the manufacturer as the maximum loaded weight of a single vehicle or combination of vehicles, or the registered gross weight.
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating):
Value specified by the manufacturer as the GVWR of the power unit plus the GVWR of the towed unit or units, or the combined registered weight of the power unit plus the towed unit(s).
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To find your State's CDL handbook visit:
www.driving-tests.org and click on your state.
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[@AllAboutTrailers]

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[@lukes7188]

When you realize you been outlaw trucking in your pickup😂

[@carlitogee4254]

I love your super easy super simple way of talking. very informative thank you

[@randomlyamazing58]

I love your videos. They're entertaining and educating.

[@mikemiller9119]

Finally a video that has the CDL requirements right! The only thing that is exempt in California, is for RV trailers.

[@4heitjer]

There are recreational Class A DL available. You do not need a full CDL (and all its tests, i.e. air breaks) if you haul only recreational. But, its a hassle to get this established. I am in Texas and had to run around to various DMVs to get this done. Testing is only done on one chapter (I believe chapter 14) of the full CDL and you have to do a driving test with your trailer. The video is correct, the moment you are in any way associated with a business (he said for example race car sponsor ships) you need a full CDL and DOT number. The normal person like me who has a trailer to haul stuff to the deer lease and horses around is only required to have a recreational Class A. I am not aware if there is a visible difference in the DL when officials look at it. Mine does not say 'recreational' and only says Class A.

[@josuecampos7546]

Does the length of the trailer matter? Or the combination of both trailer n vehicle?

[@davidgordon9128]

Do I need a cdl for a non cdl flatbed ??just asking

[@QuickStyleMotorsports]

GREAT video

[@runningscout14]

This video is great for hot shot drivers or company drivers but not for the average Joe

[@nurserychurch8224]

good quality video

[@chriswoolvin7284]

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[@spearroad]

Say I buy a manual dodge ram 3500 and tow a 40 foot trailer with it gvw more than 26k . Would I be allowed to operate that combination with a class a auto restricted license? I know you can drive that truck on its own without a cdl in general but does the combination make things different

[@censoredeveryday3320]

Does this apply to pulling a travel trailer ? I've got friends that pull a huge travel trailer with a pickup and are probably over 26k pounts, but only have a regular license

[@xuv224]

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?

[@iMatti00]

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[@dawsonperry2011]

If i never go to California can i tow a trailer over 10k if my combined gvwr is under 26k ?

[@Ghost-jq9jz]

Well if I’m hauling a sealcoat tank on my flatbed that weighs 15.195ibs & my truck is gvwr of 26.000ibs in Florida will I be ok?

[@e.l.9589]

Some Hazmat can be 1 gram, and still need placards which requires endorsements.

[@miguelfuertes8306]

You don’t need one though if it’s for personal use.