On 2011-08-10, Pete C. wrote:

Ignoramus11295 wrote:

On 2011-08-09, Ecnerwal wrote:
In article ,
Ignoramus11295 wrote:

I am not about to become a "trucker", but I am thinking about getting
a Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

The purpose is to be able to drive a larger truck (like a 1 ton
pickup) with a larger trailer (like 15K lbs), buying and selling
larger things.

Check with your local DMV / RMV / whatever they call the drivers
licensing division in your state's web site, but in most states you can
drive quite a lot on a "car" driver's license - 26,000 lbs GVW on a
"car" license here, so long as it's not a schoolbus. You do a lot of
surplus - the duce-and-a-half is, IIRC, a classic "car license max"
truck, for instance. Kind of a high bed for loading machinery without a
dock, though.


So, I can own a Deuce and use it to haul stuff, without a CDL?

Per the actual federal CDL rules, yes if you are hauling *personal*
stuff. Per corrupt IL rules, doubtful. In either case, if you are
hauling items in support of a business you *must* have a CDL for any
class A or B vehicle, or a class C vehicle that requires placards
(hazmat).

I will just get a real CDL, like you. Thanks

I generally am averse of the idea of using a deuce for commercial
operations. They are not that reliable and stand out a little too
much.

i