waterboy222

WRONG

Where did you find this information? Even at the federal level, the exemption lies within the RV registration.

An RV is defined as a motorized wheeled vehicle used for camping or other "recreational activities"

You dont have to have a stove to perform recreational activities. If you're hauling a bulldozer and 2x4's with concrete forms, thats not recreational activity. (up to the interpretation of the officer) But towing a boat is considered a recreational activity. Or a fourwheeler, rockcrawler, etc..

I run 7 FL m2's, the same chassis that is under the sport chassis. Ive spoken with and researched all the DOT laws from here to FL. California and a few others require an RV endorsement and airbrake on their license if you register the vehicle within the state. Other than that, you don't need a CDL. EVEN if you're over weight, over length, etc. You will, however, need permits for those states that require them.
If you can keep from getting a CDL, do it. The rules are so much stricter. Theres a zero tolerance for alcohol with a CDL in most states. If you have a glass of wine with your wife at dinner and get pulled over in the escalade on the way home and you have a CDL, You're screwed.

Ask me how i know that fact..

Great truck by the way!!!

Ted G

Yank em off and slap em on the Vette, sidepipes sell!!


NFW!?!?

pullmytrigger

The truck and Mama look great....!

smcser

Even with an RV, you still have weight classes and restrictions to adhear to. In Maryland anyway. A CDL is only for commerical reg equipment. If you reg it in your name and not using it for hire, it is a private rig and no CDL required.
And true, with a CDL there is no room for mistakes, but some cops may let you off for some minor infractions, as they know it could be your job.

Either way Craig, do your checking and enjoy that nice rig!

OldSchool

Looks like three different opinions here. the below info is from the MD MVA website. There is no Class A non-Commercial catagory??

In your opinion, what do I need for the license and what do I need for the tag? The weight of the truck is 9800 and the GVW is 18,000.


License
Commercial License
CDL Renewal/Conversion (Includes CDLIS fee) $50.00
CDL Conversion (Out of State to MD CDL same class. Includes CDLIS fee) $65.00
CDL Duplicate $20.00
CDL Correction (w/o renewal) $20.00
CDL Skills Retest $20.00
CDL Learner’s Permit (Includes CDLIS & Skills Test fees) $90.00
CDL HAZMAT Background Check (BRC) $93.25

Non-Commercial License
Driver’s License Renewal $30.00
Driver’s License Duplicate $20.00
Driver's License Corrected (w/o renewal - under 21) $20.00
Driver's License Corrected (w/ renewal - over 21) $30.00
Driver’s License (new resident) $45.00
Learner’s Permit – Non CDL Type I (No previous license. Includes conversion fee) $50.00
Learner’s Permit – Non CDL Type II (Previous license) $30.00
Learner’s Permit Corrected $20.00
Motorcycle License - New $45.00
Moped License – New $45.00
Moped License – Renewal $30.00
Moped License – Duplicate $20.00
Moped License – Corrected $20.00
Photo ID Card – New $15.00
Photo ID Card - Duplicate/Correction $20.00





Fees

In the classes identified below, vehicles will be registered for two (2) years at time of titling or at the time registration is renewed. The following fees include the yearly $13.50 surcharge for the EMS system, except where noted otherwise.
CLASS DESCRIPTION FEE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2004
A Passenger Cars
(shipping weight up to 3,700 lbs.) $128.00
A Passenger Cars
(shipping weight over 3,700 lbs.) $180.00
M Multi Purpose Vehicle
(Shipping weight up to 3,700 lbs.) $128.00
M Multi Purpose Vehicle
(shipping weight over 3,700 lbs.) $180.00
B Passenger Vehicle Operated for Hire $327.00
C Funeral Vehicles and Ambulances $227.00
D Motorcycles/Low Speed $97.00
L Historic Vehicles $51.00*
N Street Rod Vehicles $51.00*
Q Limousine $397.00


* Registration fee does not require a surcharge.

Please note: Chesapeake Bay and Agricultural Plates require an additional $10.00 per year renewal fee ($20.00 for 2-year renewal). The additional fee benefits the Chesapeake Bay Trust or the Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation.

Trucks
E Trucks (3/4 ton or 7,000 lbs. or less) $154.50
E Trucks (10,000 lbs. GVW [1/2 or 3/4 ton]) $207.00

Trailers
G Trailer 3,000 lbs. or less $51.00*
G Trailer 3,001 - 5,000 lbs. $102.00*
G Trailer 5,001 - 10,000 lbs. $160.00*
G Trailer 10,001 - 20,000 lbs. $248.00*
G Freight trailer or semi-trailer $76.50*
Farm trailers or Farm semi-trailers
GF Trailer 3,000 lbs. or less $25.50*
GF Trailer 3,001 – 5,000 lbs. $51.00*
GF Trailer 5,001 – 10,000 lbs. $80.00*
GF Trailer 10,001 – 20,000 lbs. $124.00*

*Registration fee does not require a surcharge.

Class E Truck,Class F Truck Tractor, Class EFT Farm Truck, Class FF Farm Tractor and Class EPD Dump Truck are renewed yearly (GVW or GCW in lbs. - Fee is shown per 1,000 lbs., an additional $13.50 surcharge per year for the EMS system will be added.)
E 10,000 - 18,000 lbs. $9.00
E 18,001 - 26,000 lbs. $11.75
E 26,001 - 40,000 lbs. $12.75
E 40,001 - 60,000 lbs. $14.75
E 60,001 - 80,000 lbs. $16.00
EFT minimum 10,000 - 40,000 lbs. $5.00
EFT 40,001 - 65,000 lbs. $5.25
EPD 40,000 - 70,000 lbs. $26.25
F minimum 40,000 - 60,000 lbs. $21.00
F minimum 60.001 - 80,000 lbs. $22.50
FF minimum 40,000 – 60,000 lbs. $5.25

Class T Tow Truck/Rollback are renewed yearly (GVW or GCW in lbs. – Fee is shown per 1,000 lbs. The following fees include the yearly $13.50 surcharge for the EMS system.)
T Tow Truck/rollback under 26,000 lbs. $198.50
T Tow Truck/rollback over 26,000 lbs. $563.50

Class H School Bus, Class J Van Pool, and Class P Passenger Bus are renewed yearly. The following fees include the yearly $13.50 surcharge for the EMS system.
H School Vehicle $64.50
H School Bus Charter $163.50
J Van Pool $90.00
P Passenger Bus, Charter, or For Hire
(seating capacity 20 or less) $288.50
P Passenger Bus, Charter, or For Hire
(seating capacity 21 – 35) $538.50
P Passenger Bus, Charter, or For Hire
(seating capacity 36 or more) $888.50

Class K Farm Area Vehicle is renewed yearly. There is no applicable surcharge.
K Farm Area Vehicle $2.50

smcser

Call me and I can help you out if you like, 410-573-9776

Tantrum

You need to be legal in your home state however DOT is federal.
Your home state could have more stringent rules but Im not aware of any "yet"
Non Commercial vehicles, privately registered for pleasure use are exempt from requiring a CDL.
The reason the interpretation is so conflicted and unclear is because your working under this exemption and the enforcement language is for "commercial". That said the only problem you can have is that you exceed your vehicles capacities or your registration.
Our F650as an example.
GVWR is 26000. In other words Ford says (DOT follows) that if the truck is put on a scale it can not weigh more than 26000 lbs period. Body/load/fuel/passengers whatever weight sits on top of those 4/6 tires
My F650 6 door Excursion scaled at 14000 empty. With fuel (300gal cap.)/ crew and luggage at most I figure 17,500 lbs which is no where near GVWC and also happens to be under our county rd 10ton limit.
The trailer/boat and full fuel weighs approx 17,500 lbs.
Truck + Trailer = 35000 lbs which is how Im registered.
Again commercial plates I need a CDL, passenger - not for hire - not for commerce, no CDL required.

After going around with my DOT compliance guy, the DOT, County sheriff DOT compliance officer and speaking with several people that run these mid-sized trucks this is how they want it done.

Oh yes..my registration on the truck went from around $100 the way DMV was going to do it, to $550 the way I told them they needed to do it for me to be legal.

PhantomChaos

Just get this one.......should be fine.

Moped License – New $45.00

OldSchool

LMAO!!!

Ted G

Kinda scary I was going to make that exact same post