Just to pull the trailer, you don't need a CDL. If the weight gets over that GVWR plus the truck, ceeding 26,001, then you'll need one.
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
GVWR is the maximum operating weight of a vehicle as specified by the manufacturer, minus any trailers.
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The company that I work for is not a trucking company and our vehicles are just pick up trucks, our biggest trailer is for 10k lbs which is not a big deal to tow but, we just bought a goosneck trailer with a GVWR of 23900lbs. Empty trailer is 8800lbs. My question to you guys is, do I need a CDL driver license? to tow this trailer? Any help will be truly appreciated.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
GVWR:
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
GVWR is the maximum operating weight of a vehicle as specified by the manufacturer, minus any trailers.
OOS:
When a violation by either a driver or company is confirmed, an out-of-service order removes either the driver or the vehicle from the roadway until the violation is corrected.