OT why different CDL,'s A,B,C,D,etc ???

The first set of laws that govern dot #'s; insurance; and anything else to do with the truck are enforced against the truck owner. These laws start with any truck that has a GVWR of 10,000 lbs or more.

The second set of laws affect the driver and it does not matter if he owns the truck or not. This is the cdl laws. Since your trailer is rated over 10,000 lbs you would need a class A cdl. These laws start at 26,001 lbs unless you meet class C definition.

Classes of License:

The Federal standard requires States to issue a CDL to drivers according to the following license classifications:

Class A -- Any combination of vehicles with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds provided the GVWR of the vehicle(s) being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.

Class B -- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing a vehicle not in excess of 10,000 pounds GVWR.

Class C -- Any single vehicle, or combination of vehicles, that does not meet the definition of Class A or Class B, but is either designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver, or is placarded for hazardous materials.

From section 393.5 of federal code:

FEDERAL DEFINITION OF COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE means any self-propelled or towed vehicle used on public highways in INTERSTATE COMMERCE to transport passengers or property when:

a) The vehicle has a gross weight rating or combined gross weight rating of 10,001 or more pounds; or

b) is a bus; or

c) transports hazardous material requiring placarding.

As long as you stay in Oklahoma, state law determines what you need. As soon as you cross a state line the above definitions apply.

The key to what you are doing is your trailer is over 10,000# and you will be crossing state lines. You should also check with your state DMV and your insurance agent. With a CDL you also need a current medical card and be enrolled in a drug testing program.

Unless of course you are gonna be one of them outlaw truckers, then you don't have to do nothing.

Donovan from Wisconsin

Jim