Is a driver of a combination vehicle with a GCWR of less than 26,001 pounds required to obtain a CDL, if the trailer’s GVWR is more than 10,000 pounds?
§383.91 – Commercial Vehicle Groups
Guidance Q&A
Question 2: Is a driver of a combination vehicle with a GCWR of less than 26,001 pounds required to obtain a CDL, if the trailer’s GVWR is more than 10,000 pounds?
Guidance: No, because the GCWR is less than 26,001 pounds. However, the driver would need a CDL if the vehicle is transporting HM, as defined in § 383.5, or if it is designed to transport 16 or more people, including the driver.
Regulatory Topic:
Commercial Driver License Standards; CDL Requirement for Less than 26,001 pounds
Effective Date: Thursday, March 7, 2019
Issued Date: Friday, March 1, 2019