New York State requires any vehicle operated on a for-hire basis which weighs 18,000 - 26,000 lbs. to be driven by an operator with at least a Class C CDL, and the 100 mile radius exception would apply in this case. No other state has this requirement, unless the vehicle is either hazardous materials or else is a bus designed to transport more than 15 persons (including the driver), and, again, would only require a logbook if operating at more than a 100 mile radius from where the vehicle is based out of.
In some instances, yes.
No.
Only if it's a: transporting hazardous materials or b: a bus designed to transport more than 15 persons (including the driver).
Only if it's carrying hazardous materials in an amount requiring it to be placarded, or if it's designed to transport more than 15 persons (including the driver).
No. Such an endorsement does not exist for US licenses.
Air brakes have absolutely ZERO determination in whether or not a vehicle requires a CDL.
Only if it's designed to carry more than 15 passengers (including the driver), or transporting an amount of hazardous material that it requires the display of placards under FMCSR.
If the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating - not the actual laden weight at the time - is under 26,000 lbs., then no. You will, however, need a current and valid DOT medical card.
Not unless it's hauling a quantity of hazmat which requires placards to be displayed or it's a bus designed to transport more than 15 persons (including the drivers). This is nationwide.
Not unless it's a bus designed to transport more than 15 passengers (including the driver).
In New Jersey, you generally do not need a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) to operate a truck weighing less than 26,000 pounds. However, it is important to check with the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission for specific regulations and any exceptions that may apply.
Typically, between 44,000 - 48,000 lbs. of cargo, under US weight limitations.