Mike,
Avoid brokers. They insert themselves into the middle of a deal, and extract a fee while providing nothing of value.
I have transported several unlicensed Volvos bobtail, some more that 1,500 miles from various points around the US. I don't have a CDL. When transporting an unlicensed truck it is necessary to stop at all open weigh stations.
Sometimes they give you the green light and sometimes they give you the red light. The red light means bring your papeerwork into the office. Take your Title and Bill of Sale. I have been called into weigh station offices in 6 different states. I show them the documents, and tell them I am transporting the truck. They look at the paperwork and send me on my way. No one has even asked for my CDL or regular license. I have a detailed explanation ready if I ever get asked. There are no guarantees. I would obtain a CDL, but due to an eye injury at an early age, I am blind in my left eye. That makes a CDL a virtual impossibility for me.
Truck sellers generally will let you drive a truck with them riding along, if you know how to shift reasonably well. If you don't know how to shift, your first test drive will be driving off the lot after you buy it. You should be able to negotiate a 2 hour shifting lesson into the deal.
Larry
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