Thanks, Jim, for correcting my comment about 24,000. I happened to look
at the back of my class A CDL license today, and found that it says I
can drive a combination vehicle with a GVWR greater than 26,000 pounds,
with a vehicle in tow with a GVWR greater than 10,000 pounds.
The point you make about the rental trucks backs up my point that the
truck can be rated higher by the manufacturer, but if you officially
promise when registering it to only carry less than 26,000 (gross, truck
and trailer) and tow less than 10,000 (gross, trailer), you don't need
the CDL. This may be why Patrick's state allows him to do without a
CDL.
Or not.
Chuck (I personally think the propane tank on the RV should require
hazardous material placards and a CDL) Schultz
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jac73@daimlerchrysler.com wrote:
>
> In most states, 26,000 lbs. GCWR is the threshold for requiring a CDL. In
> some, 25,000 lbs. GCWR is the magic number. A typical Class 6 GCWR is
> 31,000 lbs (the F-650 is a Class 6 truck). Oddly enough, you'll see Class
> 6 and Class 7 trucks outfitted as rentals (your typical 24' Ryder, for
> example) with "24,000 lbs GCWR" emblazoned on the doors -- this is how they
> get around the CDL requirements and can rent you or your kid brother a big
> truck for your next moving job.
>
> In case someone was wondering, I'm a guy who designs bits for tow vehicles
> for a living.
>
> Jim Crider
Patrick Washburn wrote:
> >
> > FWIW, I drive a 29,500lb GVW truck without a CDL. It is a Motorhome by
> > Wisconsin State law definition. (Varies by State)
> > Carries my car too!
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