1 ton Dually Pickup Owners Question
I am thinking about upgrading from a f250 to a f350 Dually. I was told it was a federal law that they are treat like a road tractor/semi, and must keep log book, CDL, med card, dot number on side of t...
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CDL is never required for private, non-paid RV towing. CDL's are required, in the US, when driving for pay if the GVWR of the vehicle or combined weight of the multiple vehicles is over 26,000 pounds. Every Class B, C, and A gassers are all at or under 26,000 so no CDL is ever required when getting paid to drive them. My RV company still requires CDL's for all drivers. I have a Class B with airbrakes for my job.
Last April RIVA asked DOT for permission to alter the 26000 pound limit for CDL drivers. As a result, for the next 5 years, a CDL is not required if the ACTUAL weight (not GVWR) is at or below 26,000 pounds. This was done because CDL drivers for RV deliveries are getting scarce for what they are paid.
A point on logbooks. They are only required for CDL drivers if they are more than 100 nautical miles from home. When I am moving motorhomes to our local shows I do not need a logbook but when I move one from Tucson to San Diego, for example, I need a logbook. BTW for retirees who don't need the money, driving motorhomes part-time is a wonderful job. Kind of like a hobby you get paid for.
Last April RIVA asked DOT for permission to alter the 26000 pound limit for CDL drivers. As a result, for the next 5 years, a CDL is not required if the ACTUAL weight (not GVWR) is at or below 26,000 pounds. This was done because CDL drivers for RV deliveries are getting scarce for what they are paid.
A point on logbooks. They are only required for CDL drivers if they are more than 100 nautical miles from home. When I am moving motorhomes to our local shows I do not need a logbook but when I move one from Tucson to San Diego, for example, I need a logbook. BTW for retirees who don't need the money, driving motorhomes part-time is a wonderful job. Kind of like a hobby you get paid for.
