Truck Conversion & Toterhome Community - View Single Post - Crossing the line: When do you need a CDL?

onezman · 03-13-2003, 11:52 AM

Gentlemen,

My OPINION concerning this matter is if one is not for hire, hauling others goods or passengers for compensation, one would not need a CDL if drivng a motorhome.

I have seen many motor coaches towing their own trailers that may contain their own property for business use. As far as I know, a CDL is not required for this type of use. All of these vehicles exceed 26K GCVW.

Then there are race car haulers hauling their own cars or parts that may be for sale elsewhere. They are carrying their own goods. They are not for hire and not being compensated directly for transporting their own materials. In such cases a CDL should not be required. OTOH, I am always over 26K when towing my travel trailer.

I might be found to be not in compliance concerning that particular law if someone wanted to get real technical about it. That has never happened to me or anyone I know of though.

Larry

03-13-2003, 11:52 AM	#9
onezman Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 193	Gentlemen, My OPINION concerning this matter is if one is not for hire, hauling others goods or passengers for compensation, one would not need a CDL if drivng a motorhome. I have seen many motor coaches towing their own trailers that may contain their own property for business use. As far as I know, a CDL is not required for this type of use. All of these vehicles exceed 26K GCVW. Then there are race car haulers hauling their own cars or parts that may be for sale elsewhere. They are carrying their own goods. They are not for hire and not being compensated directly for transporting their own materials. In such cases a CDL should not be required. OTOH, I am always over 26K when towing my travel trailer. I might be found to be not in compliance concerning that particular law if someone wanted to get real technical about it. That has never happened to me or anyone I know of though. Larry