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Old 01-23-2017, 07:18 AM   #2
wingnut60
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Most states have a limit of about 65' total length, but some are 75'. Have not heard of anyone being stopped for length unless double-towing.
As to license, it is basically on weight, and the big number is 26001 or over, you need some form of CDL, but not the pro truck driver CDL.
Take my setup--F450, GVWR 14500; '05 Mobile Suites, GVWR 16000. Total gross rating is 30500, definitely high enough to require some sort of special license. Do I have one? No.
The weight requirement is based on what the vehicle(s) are RATED for, not what they weigh--
Since I am getting a newer Suites soon that rates at 19000, I have decided it is time for me to get a non-commercial CDL soon----the guilt factor is driving me to drink...
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