I would read the actual LAW and prepare for a fight.
Here in WA, the DOL (The state version of DMV/MVA) is STILL giving bad information ref: GVWR and CDL requirements. A CDL is for COMMERCIAL purposes. My 5 ton is NOT a commercial vehicle because it does NOT meet the definition of a commercial vehicle, yet on DOL's website it says I need a CDL because of the weight, completely ignoring the fact that by definition it is NOT a commercial vehicle, regardless of weight.. WA also requires an air brake endorsement for commercial vehicles if they're so equipped, but, guess what, not a commercial vehicle, can't get an endorsement on a 'normal' vehicle, which makes you exempt from the endorsement requirement...
So, long story short, they usually go with what they're TOLD is the law, not the ACTUAL law....
NRS 484A.055 “Commercial vehicle” defined. “Commercial vehicle” means every vehicle designed, maintained or used primarily for the transportation of property in furtherance of commercial enterprise. (Added to NRS by 1969, 1477; A 1973, 448) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 484.037)
NRS 483.904 Definitions. As used in NRS 483.900 to 483.940, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Commercial driver’s license” means a license issued to a person which authorizes the person to drive a class or type of commercial motor vehicle.hat should be a good starting point....
Nevada law is quite well-defined and quite specific. Several posters have already outlined this earlier in this thread. Nevada makes definite distinctions between commercial & non-commercial driver's licenses; again, this is pointed out clearly earlier in this same thread on Page 1.
If the prospect of taking a written test as well as a pre-trip and drive test doesn't sit well with someone, then by all means don't purchase a vehicle that will require an upgrade of your driver's license.
Nevada law is quite clear and easy to research; the driver's license manual link is even posted on Page 1. It doesn't get much easier than that, other than clicking on the link and taking the time to actually read it (as a couple of us here have done).
As for RVs, Nevada law makes provisions for the definition of what constitutes an RV as well. It's well defined and easy to accomplish.
On a side note, since we haven't heard back from the OP on the reasoning for the suspension of the 5-ton registrations/titles/whatever (and I bet we won't ever hear either, although I have my suspicions), this thread shouldn't have even hit 2 pages. But it parallels what I've experienced in first-hand encounters with new first-time 5-ton owners as well: they think it's a big pickup truck, and don't bother getting their driver's licenses upgraded. Then the conversation degrades into how to make their trucks keep up with or even pass freeway traffic....at which point I'm out. Some have even called after getting into trouble with their new toys, but at that point I tell them that they're on their own...they made their bed, they need to lie in it, so to speak. I won't even take those calls anymore. I don't appreciate those that give the rest of us a bad rep.
I go out of my way to do the right thing; I like to share my experiences with others who are undergoing the self-taught route, or even going to a driving school so that they can enjoy their new vehicles the safe & proper way. I've worked long and hard to develop helpful relationships with DMV employees in Southern Nevada to help others through the same process, and to go to for clarification. I've even been through several Port-Of-Entries in different states and come out shining; I like to pass along what I've learned to help others.
But in my unimportant opinion, this thread has long outlived its original intent (like so many others), and has devolved into unnecessary repetition. I'll wager that we'll never hear the real reason why those original 5-tons had their registrations cancelled.