At what point do you need a DOT# and a CDL?

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Originally Posted by HR9121

You do not have to have a CDL to drive that dually and pull anything because the GVWR is under 26,000 lbs, however if it was for commercial use or were hauling hazardous materials you would. The most that they could do would be to ticket you for being overweight if you were over the 26,000 lb threshold.

If the trailer has a 10,000 or more GVW, a CDL is required, doesn't matter if you are pulling it with a Yugo. Or maybe that's just west coast rules. Any typical racecar trailer with 3 axles is over 10K GVW.