Generally, no. However, there are two exceptions to this - 1: if it's a vehicle transporting a quantity of hazardous materials which requires placards to be displayed or 2: if it's a bus designed to transport more than 15 persons (including the driver).
It varies. It depends on the GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) of the truck. It could be 25,999 GVW, 26,000 GVW, 33,000 GVW, or 54,000 GVW, ect. The truck could be non-CDL or CDL.
If the GVW of the truck exceeds 26,000 lbs., yes. Also, if the truck is hauling a quantity of hazardous materials which requires placards to be displayed, yes, no matter what the vehicle's GVW is.
No. The M35A2 has a GVW of less than 26,000 lbs.
A CDL I believe only covers the person who passed the test for it. Your workers need their own CDLs.
Depends on the GVW of the trailer and the Gross Combined Weight Rating of the truck and trailer.
There are only two instances in which you could:You're going for a Class C CDL (for example, you'll be using a box truck under 26k to haul hazmat material), this truck has air brakes, and you want a CDL without an air brake restriction.You're going for a Class A CDL and can operate with a "no tractor-trailers" restriction on your CDL, so you'll attach a trailer with a GVW higher than 10,000 lbs. to that truck.
Manufacturer's GVW is 31,000 lbs.... legal GVW depends on what it's registered as... if it's registered as a 26k truck, then that's the legal GVW. If it's registered as a 33k truck, then that'll be the legal GVW, and a CDL is required.
GVW of 26,000 lbs. or less = regular drivers licenseGVW of 26,001 lbs. or more = Class B CDL GCW of more than 26,001 lbs. with a unit in tow which has a GVW in excess of 10,000 lbs. = Class A CDL
If the GVW of those trailers exceeds 10,000 lbs. and the GCW of the entire combination exceeds 26,000 lbs., yes. A current production one ton truck typically has a GVW of around 13,000 lbs. So any RV trailer with a GVW in excess of 13,000 lbs. will require a CDL when being hauled on a commerce basis.
Whatever the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating dictates. Regular license if under 26,001 lbs. GVW, Class B CDL if more 26,001 lbs. or higher GVW, Class A CDL if a combination of 26,001 lbs. or more GCW in which the unit in tow has a GVW in excess of 10,000 lbs.
Whatever the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating dictates. Regular license if under 26,001 lbs. GVW, Class B CDL if more 26,001 lbs. or higher GVW, Class A CDL if a combination of 26,001 lbs. or more GCW in which the unit in tow has a GVW in excess of 10,000 lbs.
Let's set the record straight here. A CDL would only be required if the Gross Combined Weight Rating of the truck and trailer together was in excess of 26,000 lbs., and the GVW of the trailer alone exceeds 10,000 lbs. You can drive a 26k Class 6 truck without a CDL... you can tow a trailer up to 10,000 lbs. GVW behind it and still not need a CDL. If it is a commercial vehicle, and you're crossing state lines, however, you will need a DOT medical card. A one ton pickup of current manufacture has a GVW of around 12,000 - 13,000 lbs., and any commercial vehicle operating interstate requires the med card.