I ask because it seems I get nothing but conflicting answers. Even when I read the Federal Motor Carrier's website.
Here is my set up:
2008 Ram 4500: GVWR = 16,500 LBS. (truck weighs 10,500 lbs empty)
2003 Cam Superliner trailer: GVWR = 9,998 LBS. (trailer weighs 2,200 lbs empty)
I do NOT drive commercially, this truck and trailer are for personal use only (need the trailer to move my Kubota BX23 Backhoe (about 2,500 lbs) around once in a while and to the shop for service).
I have "Not For Hire" on the sides as per the NH Highway enforcement officer I spoke with when I bought the truck since I use it for personal use only.
When I move to Florida I will be hauling my backhoe and other stuff (total trailer weight with cargo will be under 6,000 lbs ... total truck weight with cargo will be under 14,000 lbs). My biggest concern is going through all the different states (MA, CT, NY, PA, MD, WV, VA, NC, SC, GA, and FL).
The main question I have is not the actual GCVWR (20,000+-) but the combination of the GVWR's which is 26,497 lbs. Does this require me to have a CDL-C at the very least?
From the FMC website I see this:
I really need a definitive answer on this. Does anyone know exactly.
Here is my set up:
2008 Ram 4500: GVWR = 16,500 LBS. (truck weighs 10,500 lbs empty)
2003 Cam Superliner trailer: GVWR = 9,998 LBS. (trailer weighs 2,200 lbs empty)
I do NOT drive commercially, this truck and trailer are for personal use only (need the trailer to move my Kubota BX23 Backhoe (about 2,500 lbs) around once in a while and to the shop for service).
I have "Not For Hire" on the sides as per the NH Highway enforcement officer I spoke with when I bought the truck since I use it for personal use only.
When I move to Florida I will be hauling my backhoe and other stuff (total trailer weight with cargo will be under 6,000 lbs ... total truck weight with cargo will be under 14,000 lbs). My biggest concern is going through all the different states (MA, CT, NY, PA, MD, WV, VA, NC, SC, GA, and FL).
The main question I have is not the actual GCVWR (20,000+-) but the combination of the GVWR's which is 26,497 lbs. Does this require me to have a CDL-C at the very least?
From the FMC website I see this:
- A Class A CDL License is required when the Gross Combined Vehicle Weight Ratings (GCVWR) of the truck and trailer totals 26,001 or more provided the GVWR of the vehicle(s) being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- A Class B CDL License is required for any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing a vehicle not in excess of 10,000 pounds GVWR.
- A Class C CDL License is required for any single vehicle, or combination of vehicles, that does not meet the definition of Class A or Class B, but is either designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver, or is placarded for hazardous materials.
I really need a definitive answer on this. Does anyone know exactly.