Towing issues / updates

voltdr · 07-25-2013, 04:58 PM

I was told by the DOT TX office in Dallas, that if you connect a trailer with a GVW over 10001#, you need a CDL. The newer Duallies are rated at 14000#. My stuff weighs just over 21000#. One DPS officer said I don't need a CDL because of weight. DOT says because my trailer is rated at 12000# I do, regardless if I race for money or NOT. I doesn't matter if it's a MH or not.
Even if you are correct you still may be stuck somewhere waiting on someone with the proper CDL to move your stuff.
Dan Foley

07-25-2013, 04:58 PM	#12
voltdr Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 706 Likes: 77 Liked 100 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Towing issues / updates I was told by the DOT TX office in Dallas, that if you connect a trailer with a GVW over 10001#, you need a CDL. The newer Duallies are rated at 14000#. My stuff weighs just over 21000#. One DPS officer said I don't need a CDL because of weight. DOT says because my trailer is rated at 12000# I do, regardless if I race for money or NOT. I doesn't matter if it's a MH or not. Even if you are correct you still may be stuck somewhere waiting on someone with the proper CDL to move your stuff. Dan Foley