Is there anyone based in Washington state (WA Resident, WA drivers license) that is a delivery driver for an RV transport company?If so, post up.I have a couple of questions - one of them: is a CDL required?Most of the companies I'm researching mention "chauffeurs" license, however WA state doesn't appear to have any such "classification" (aka, endorsement) for a driver's license. When I asked about at the local DOL office, the person working the info counter gave me a dumb look (like most WA state employees do when asked question). She said the only thing for "chauffeurs" is done through the city. Further research shows it's just a "business license", then details of the drivers and vehicles need sent to the DOL - so they know all the details about drivers and vehicles that will be transporting "passengers" It appears as though a CDL is required, since I'd be a "driver for hire".Can anyone clear up the fog here and help me out?

While I don't "do" that, I have a friend in Yakima that... Yes a CDL is required (class A I believe)

Closest thing I know of is vehicle transport licensing requirements.

Francesca Knowles wrote:Closest thing I know of is vehicle transport licensing requirements.Thanks for the link. I read through it and what I could tell, is it only applies to someone transporting "motor vehicles"

I forgot to post the second question:Is a USDOT number required?

deltabravo wrote:I forgot to post the second question:Is a USDOT number required?Yes you require a USDOT number. I do this but not based out of WA.

Delivering RVs as a contract driver, WA resident...

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jbres
Explorer
Nov 23, 2013
I am not from your state, but do have much information regarding Commercial Drivers License. In most all states now, any truck/trailer combo above 26,000 GVWR requires CDL.
If you were towing these combinations recreationally like most average weekend goers are, you are exempted from needing a CDL. But since you are talking about hauling "for hire", or for "business purposes" a CDL may be required depending on your rigs GVWR.
In Ohio, if your truck is say rated for 14,000# GVWR, and your trailer is rated for 12,001# GVWR, you are then automatically required a CDL.
Needing a CDL or not then all depends on what your truck/trailer combo GVWR ratings are.(Its not based on the actual weight of your rig, but what the carrying capacities are)

I believe most states in the US are like this now....
JIMNLIN
Explorer III
Nov 22, 2013
"chauffeurs" license

Old terminology before the class A/B/C/D CDLs were mandated by the feds.
I started with the chauffeurs then to a commercial chauffeurs then years later I was grand fathered to a class A CDL.

Google the RV transport subject. Lots of LTL type websites. Some allow RV transport topics to be discussed/cussed for lots of input from those that do so. Many RV transport companies websites have input you will need or may be looking for.
greenenvy1
Explorer
Nov 22, 2013
deltabravo wrote:
I forgot to post the second question:

Is a USDOT number required?

Yes you require a USDOT number. I do this but not based out of WA.
deltabravo
Nomad
Nov 22, 2013
I forgot to post the second question:

Is a USDOT number required?
deltabravo
Nomad
Nov 22, 2013
Francesca Knowles wrote:
Closest thing I know of is vehicle transport licensing requirements.

Thanks for the link.

I read through it and what I could tell, is it only applies to someone transporting "motor vehicles"
Francesca_Knowl
Explorer
Nov 22, 2013
Closest thing I know of is vehicle transport licensing requirements.
n7bsn
Explorer
Nov 22, 2013
While I don't "do" that, I have a friend in Yakima that... Yes a CDL is required (class A I believe)

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