30,000 lbs behind the Ram
Clicky The Rams time was almost exactly what I expected out of a 385 hp engine. Using the same formula the 440 HP Powerstroke should have made the run in 10.5 minutes.
Forum Discussion
ShinerBock wrote:fly-boy wrote:
I agree most guys are using their trucks to haul well under 30k and thats a good thing. But some of us really do use these trucks.
Well you see, that is where the problem lies. Due to this proverbial pissing match between the makes, those who want these big DRW trucks just to tow their 15k trailer without a CDL are breaking the law. Most of the DRW trucks today have a GCWR of over 26,001 lbs which means towing a trailer that has a GVWR of over 10k without a CDL can lead to hefty fines in most states.
They should make a DRW with a GCWR of 25,999 for those that want DRW for towing stability and don't need to tow something that heavy to need a 26k+ GCWR.
CDL: A License To Tow
I've had my CDL for over 20 years now. In a lot of states including mine you have to be operating commercially to be required a CDL. Then you have different commercial rules for Interstate and Intrastate. There are exceptions to log book rules for drivers that are local. Agriculture falls under different rules also. In my state farmers aren't required a CDL or vehicle identification numbers as long as the stay with-in 150 air miles of their home base.
In all reality you can be commercial after you break the 10,000# GVWR rating on your truck. You are required to have a medical card.
