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Originally Posted by CADman_KS
Yeah, that makes sense, but there also guys out there that hot shot without a CDL, and they make sure that the entire truck, trailer, and trailer payload are u see 26K.
So what is the GCVWR according to federal DOT, or is there such a thing?
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If they are hot shotting as a commercial business they fall under DOT rules and are required to have a commercial driver's license per below. Get the connection?... Commercial business, commercial license? Private licenses(non commercial) fall under state law.
Specifically:
CDL must be obtained by the driver of any of the following vehicles:
1.Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
2. Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
3. Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
4. Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
Source: Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act - Nationwide CDL Program.