Duc is right, his doesn't meet a combination Class A CDL (barely, by 200lbs on that trailer)
You can have up to 26,000 on a single vehicle and haul a trailer under 10,000lbs (rated, these are all rated weights, not what it actually weighs) and not need a CDL.
BUT
You are still a commercial motor vehicle. (you are operating a business with your truck). You have to stop at DOT stops (some states require stopping at scales, some don't), you may or may not need a DOT number (free, but opens up huge record keeping requirements), check USDOT website and basically have to meet all the rules. If you cross state lines with your commercial motor vehicle, you probably need a UCR number and maybe an M/C number (operating authority). Both of those do cost money. Check USDOT website and your local state DOT for more info.
For some reason RV's get a free pass (and 90% of those are overweight and unsafe). Firetrucks do too, funny enough. You don't need a CDL to drive a firetruck.
I really thought air brakes (which rock BTW, way better than electric) required a CDL, guess not all the time. You can have a CDL without an air brake endorsement.
Remember too that a CDL is basically a federal license, issued by the state and all rules apply whether you are driving a personal car or commercial motor vehicle. Also, your DOT medical card must be on you at all times if you are driving. (the other half of your license)
Proud holder of a CDL Class A, air brakes, combination vehicles, tanker, doubles/triples endorsement. |