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In many states trailers with the gross vehicle weight rating of 1500 pounds or greater are required
In many states trailers with the gross vehicle weight rating of 1500 pounds or greater are required
GVWR is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. This is the weight of an empty vehicle plus the maximum carrying capacity of the vehicle recommended by the manufacturer
ANY single vehicle or combination of vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating/Gross Combination Weight Rating of more than 26,000 lbs. requires a CDL, unless it falls into a category of vehicle exempt from CDL licencing requirements (firefighting vehicles, registered farm vehicles, recreational vehicles, etc.). States have their own licencing requirements pertaining to exempt vehicles.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) refers to the maximum allowable weight a vehicle has been engineered by manufacturers to safely carry. This weight rating is regulated by the United States federal government and does not include the weight specs of any accompanying trailers.
If it's a tractor-trailer (there are hook lift trailers), Class A CDL. If it's a single vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of more than 26,000 lbs, Class B CDL. If it's a single vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 26,000 lbs. or less, a CDL is not required.
Class I
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) ... 10,200 poundsGross axle weight rating (GAWR) ... front - 3,859 pounds; rear - 7,056 poundsWet weight as tested ... front - 3,240 pounds; rear - 6,580 pounds; total - 9,820 pounds