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J&S Racing · 07-30-2018, 05:08 PM

A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles: Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.

If truck and trailer weigh 10,001+ a DOT # is required.

I'm not sure at what point you need a log book but if you do....... a ELD must be used unless the engine is 99 or older. There is also the short haul exemption. If you travel 100 air miles and return home every night no log needed. Then that has the rolling 30 exemption, this states you can travel outside the 100mi 8 days out of every 30 working days. Now I've asked 3 DOT officers if you can stay out on these 8 days but received 3 different answers.

There's also a motor sport exemption. Lol

My advice, do everything not to get stopped. Biggest thing I see guys getting pulled over for is traveling I'n the truck restricted lanes. This is even if your towing a open trailer. If you do get stopped, don't ever give DOT attitude!!! They will ruin your day quick!!

07-30-2018, 05:08 PM	#3
J&S Racing Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 283 Likes: 102 Liked 319 Times in 82 Posts	Re: DOT info help A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles: Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds. If truck and trailer weigh 10,001+ a DOT # is required. I'm not sure at what point you need a log book but if you do....... a ELD must be used unless the engine is 99 or older. There is also the short haul exemption. If you travel 100 air miles and return home every night no log needed. Then that has the rolling 30 exemption, this states you can travel outside the 100mi 8 days out of every 30 working days. Now I've asked 3 DOT officers if you can stay out on these 8 days but received 3 different answers. There's also a motor sport exemption. Lol My advice, do everything not to get stopped. Biggest thing I see guys getting pulled over for is traveling I'n the truck restricted lanes. This is even if your towing a open trailer. If you do get stopped, don't ever give DOT attitude!!! They will ruin your day quick!!