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Hey all, I am thinking about purchasing an M818 from GL. Do I need a CDL? Anything else I should know?
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In what state? Your blanket statement is wrong by federal standards but some states say that certain vehicles require a CDL even if not engaged in commerce. In TN you do not need one unless you are operating to make money. Search on the subject and read all my ranting posts on the subject. I am a former TN Police Officer.underdog said:Over 26,000# GVW and or air brakes
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This is not true of the Federal DOT guidelines. The requirements only apply to vehicles used when engaged in commerce. This blanket statement would be true if he were making money with the vehicle in question. If he is using it for moving his own stuff from place to place then he a CDL is not required for by Federal DOT guidelines. In Michigan you can have a semi with an 80.000 lbs trailer with air brakes and you would not need anything other than a normal class D license as long as you were not operating commercially (making money). Texas may have require a CDL for 26,000lbs and an airbrake endorsement but the combination does not require a CDL in all states. Would the training benefit someone driving that big a truck? Yes Is it required? No.kinetichotshot said:As stated many times here, every state has its own requirements and licenses. but in short, if you are over 26,000lbs your standard operators license is not enough! also if your vehicle has air brakes, you will need the air brakes endorsement.
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