Question for TEXANS- Class A non CDL
We are looking at a toy hauler that combined with the truck will be over 26001 lbs. Legally this requires the Class A non CDL. I know many horse folks that are towing way over that that use their regu...
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toedtoes wrote:
You know what the law is regarding the license. It really doesn't matter if anyone else has been stopped or ticketed.
All that matters is if YOU are willing to accept the repercussions if YOU get stopped, ticketed, and/or in an accident.
Personally, getting the correct license to start with would be less worrisome than driving illegally and hoping nothing ever happens. YMMV.
I completely agree. We pull a 39' fifth wheel that is usually pretty close to the GVWR when loaded (although that is irrelevant with regard to the current conversation). What IS important is what the truck / trailer combined GVWR is. In Texas, if it is over 26,001#, then you are required by law to have a non-CDL Class A license. I studied for and took the written test, then I had a CDL driver take my truck / trailer down to the DMV (I forget which one in the Dallas area) for me to take the driving test portion. I have too much invested in my home and personal life to take even the remotest of chances that I could be sued, and possibly lose, were I to be in an accident, even if it wasn't my fault. But, to each his own. I'm a rule follower.
Scott
