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How many of you dually owners towing a 40 foot fifth wheel and have a gcvw of 26000 plus went and got a cdl , my unit is 12565 plus truck 14000,
In TX you need a Class A if your truck and trailer GVWR combined is over 26,000 lbs. and the trailer GVWR is over 10,000. Note that is the weight rating, not actual weight. For RV's, you will get an exempt Class A and not be subjected to the additional CDL requirements. Yes, I have a class a exempt license to operate my truck and 38 foot fifth wheel.
Most states are like TX. But, as noted above some states have different rules. You need to go by the rules of the state your vehicle is registered in. I would not trust what my buddy says or even the RV dealer. They get it wrong. To be sure call your state's DL office.
In TX you need a Class A if your truck and trailer GVWR combined is over 26,000 lbs. and the trailer GVWR is over 10,000. Note that is the weight rating, not actual weight. For RV's, you will get an exempt Class A and not be subjected to the additional CDL requirements. Yes, I have a class a exempt license to operate my truck and 38 foot fifth wheel.
Most states are like TX. But, as noted above some states have different rules. You need to go by the rules of the state your vehicle is registered in. I would not trust what my buddy says or even the RV dealer. They get it wrong. To be sure call your state's DL office.
There you go folks, and now you know why Ford like the rest keeps it at 14,000 lb for both the F 350 and F 450 when we all KNOW the 450 class outclasses the 350 even if the numbers don't say so...
Welcome to Oregon...just remember to go home after we have a beer and say hello...
You won't need the Class A or CDL...
You must have a CDL if you operate:
Any single vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating or actual gross vehicle weight, whichever is greater, of 26,001 pounds or more;
A trailer, or multiple trailers, with a total gross vehicle weight rating or actual gross vehicle weight of more than 10,000 pounds when the gross combination weight rating or actual gross combination weight, whichever is greater, of all vehicles combined is 26,001 pounds or more;
A vehicle that transports 16 or more passengers (including the driver); or
Any size vehicle that is used in the transportation of any material that requires hazardous materials placards or any amount of a material listed as a select agent or toxin in 42 CFR, Part 73.
There are exceptions for:
Personal-use recreational vehicles;
Emergency fire vehicles used by firefighters (ORS 652.050); or
Emergency vehicles used by qualified emergency service volunteers (ORS 401.358).
I'm in Central Oregon so was wondering. I'll make sure to have a sit-down at the DMV before the 5th wheel order.
Leon McKee
Bend, OR
Having had a 30 years of Law Enforcement experience in Oregon prior to retirement and some close dealing with some of the DMV staff and offices......my suggestion is to go out to your local OSP Patrol Office for that sit down and leave DMV for licensing.
(Hint...Or. DMV issues licenses, OSP writes the Uniform Traffic Citations and Complaints. Generally, "but - but - but the guy at DMV told me" won't score any points with the Trooper.)
(Hint...Or. DMV issues licenses, OSP writes the Uniform Traffic Citations and Complaints. Generally, "but - but - but the guy at DMV told me" won't score any points with the Trooper.)
Thanks. We've had a lot of fun with it. We'll be starting another adventure heading for the High Cascade Mountains and the camp site the sunrise picture and the one below was taken this coming Sunday. 7 miles from the North Gate of Crater Lake National Park. We usually make a long trip in the fall starting after Labor Day and staying until the first snows fly.
