Posted by john in la on February 14, 2009 at 07:36:39 from (65.6.106.69):
In Reply to: Who needs a CDL posted by John in la on February 13, 2009 at 21:16:23:
The correct answer is B and E. If you got it wrong do not feel bad because I know many DOT officers that can not get the correct answer.
A requires a CDL because the power unit is over 26,000 lbs.
B does not require a CDL because the power unit is not over 26,000 lbs and the trailer is not over 10,000 lbs even though the entire unit is over 26,000 lbs.
C requires a CDL because the entire unit is over 26,000 lbs and the trailer is over 10,000 lbs. It does not matter if the power unit is over 26,000 lbs in this case because the trailer is over 10,000 lbs.
D requires a CDL because there is no exemption for personal use. If you reach the weight criteria you need a CDL no matter what you are hauling.
E does not require a CDL because the entire unit is not over 26,000 lbs. It does not matter that the trailer is over 10,000 lbs because the entire unit does not meet the criteria.
If you need proof you can look at the link below to the federal guidelines for who needs a CDL.
This is federal law and states are not allowed to deviate from it at all. The only place states are allowed to deviate from CDL laws is when it comes to exemptions. A state is allowed to accept or not accept the exemptions out lined in the federal law because of the wording. The federal law says states are allowed to exempt ??????? drivers from this rule but that does not mean they have to. These exemptions would include RV"s; farmers; firefighters; ect.....
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