Trucking: type of license, vehicle safety inspection, gross vehicle weight

Question
1.what type of license do you need to drive an 3/4 car haulers  
2.do you have to stop at scales and type of authority do i need

Answer
1ST: 1. Drivers license:  A commercial motor vehicle is a vehicle being operated to make money that weighs 10,001 lbs. and more. CDL requirements begin at 26,001 lbs. The gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) on the trailer will determine whether you need class A CDL or not. The trailer must be 10,001 lbs and more to fall under Class A CDL.

Example 1: (truck)GVWR 11,000 lbs. + (trailer)GVWR 9,800 lbs. = GCWR 20,800 lbs. NO CDL required {11,000 + 9,800 = 20,800 lbs}

Example 2 : (truck) GVWR 11,000 lbs. + (trailer) GVWR 15,001 lbs. = GCWR 26,001 lbs. Class A CDL required {11,000 + 15,001 = 26,001 lbs.}

Example 3 :(truck) GVWR 17,000 lbs. + (trailer) GVWR 10,000 lbs. = GCWR 27,000 lbs. NO CDL required {17,000 + 10,000 = 27,000 lbs}
(The GCWR is over 26,000 lbs., but the trailer is under 10,001 lbs.)

Important number to watch is the number 1 at the end 10,001 lbs & 26,001 lbs. That 1 lb makes all the difference.

GCWR : Gross Combination Weight Rating (truck + trailer)

A commercial motor vehicle also requires: annual vehicle safety inspection, DOT #, ALL driver qualifications, requires running a log book, must pull in at weigh/inspection stations and is subject to roadside safety inspections.

2nd: Go to www.DOTAuthority.com and they can help lead you in the right direction.

I hope this helps, if I need to clarify any part just let me know.