What is a commercial driver's license (CDL)?
A CDL is a license issued to professional drivers of large logging trucks, cement mixers, box trucks, large 18-wheel cargo transport trucks, passenger buses and school buses. You must have a CDL in order to drive to following vehicles:

A single vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of more than 26,000 pounds.
A trailer with a GVWR of more than 10,000 pounds if the combined weight of the vehicle and trailer is more than 26,000 pounds.
Any size vehicle that is required to show hazardous materials placards.
A passenger or school bus, with an additional endorsement if the equipment you drive will hold more than 15 people, including the driver.


so does this mean that my quad cab dually with a 48' gooseneck require me to get a cdl? im so lost................

it has 3 7000# axles

Are you over a combined weight of 26,000 LBS?

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2007.5 Dodge Ram 3500 HD,QC, 6.7L Cummins, 6speed Auto, 4X4, Bighorn Edition.
Mods: Carr Steps PML Diff Cover Edge Juice with Attitude Volant Intake

Don't forget air brakes. If you don't haul it for hire, do it for a living, contract or as part of a business, I believe you do not need a CDL for most states. If you think about it take a look on the freeway some day and look to see how many 'bus' motorhomes are out there that gross more than 26K and the 75 year old driving it (Bet that he does not have a CDL or stop at weigh stations). Your local MVD office should be able to provide you with written details on what is necessary. (You may have to ask 3 or 4 people before you get to the source).

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07.5 3500 Quad, SRW, 4X4, Laramie, Leathered, Dark Metallic Gray, 6.7, 68RFE, 20K Reese, Ride Rite's, Viair onboard air, Bully steps
06 Durango 285 RL 5'er Lifted by KZ
96 2500, Ext, 4X4, V-10 Gasser @ 400 HP, Gibson 3" single Exhaust, Ride Rite's, 285 Bridgestones, 170,000 miles, Faded Green, Carr steps, Brush Guard, 2 - 385K CP KC Daylighters, Dual Batteries, On board Air system

This is how the 75 year old doesn't need a CDL for the motorhome.

A passenger or school bus, with an additional endorsement if the equipment you drive will hold more than 15 people, including the driver.


I know here in Kansas you don't need to have a CDL to drive a Semi as long as it's not for hire. I drive one every year during harvest legally.

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2007.5 Dodge Ram 3500 HD,QC, 6.7L Cummins, 6speed Auto, 4X4, Bighorn Edition.
Mods: Carr Steps PML Diff Cover Edge Juice with Attitude Volant Intake

Beats me, I had to get mine when I was required as a mechanic to move trucks on private property. Air brakes, here even if it is under 26K, for hire or commercial only though.

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07.5 3500 Quad, SRW, 4X4, Laramie, Leathered, Dark Metallic Gray, 6.7, 68RFE, 20K Reese, Ride Rite's, Viair onboard air, Bully steps
06 Durango 285 RL 5'er Lifted by KZ
96 2500, Ext, 4X4, V-10 Gasser @ 400 HP, Gibson 3" single Exhaust, Ride Rite's, 285 Bridgestones, 170,000 miles, Faded Green, Carr steps, Brush Guard, 2 - 385K CP KC Daylighters, Dual Batteries, On board Air system