From: Mike (michael@tsixroads.com)
Date: Fri Jun 03 2005 - 21:32:49 PDT
I have had more than I person tell me that if there is no Data plate or even if there is, that they will look at the number of lug bolts on the axles. Six means 3500 pounds, 8 means at least 5200 pounds. Two 5200 pound axles means 10400 GVWR. No one makes 5000 pound axles.
And I have talked to several people, some in enforcement, and have gotten about as many different answers.
Mike
Tishomingo, MS
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From: timothy.smith1@att.net
Sent: Jun 3, 2005 11:13 PM
To: Military Vehicles Mailing List <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
Subject: Re: [MV] Oh NO!..DOT
Mike,
I will speak as to Texas driver's license law only (yours may be different or perhaps quite similar) my guess is it'll probably be similar.
Texas has administrative rules which cover other circumstances such as the absence of a determinable GVWR on vehicles. Suppose I have a guy who is handy and he builds himself a big honkin' trailer with no assigned GVWR. In this case (absence of GVWR) the rules state I am to use his registered trailer weight (this is my primary source) or actual weight (secondary source) for the purpose of determining CDL.
So, your best source of information on what YOU need in your area is your local driver's license office. Ask for their CDL handbook; the study guide for taking a CDL test. It will spell out the ins and outs of CDL in your state quite clearly.
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