Bonshawman

jj3500: Now, with the Homeland Security issue, it can be a bit more daunting. If you are going to haul above 26,000, OR YOU HAVE A TRAILER WHICH IS RATED OVER 10,000#, you will need a CDL A. Check out the New York state driver regs for confirmation (assume the DMV has a website via search engine). There will be a written exam and a road test (I got my CDL A in the mid-1970's, so that was a loong time ago....). On the CDL A there are classifications, such as haz mat (requires background check), and some others. You would need to take the road test in a vehicle meeting the requirements (and all of its equipment, etc. should be up-to-par) - as far as finding one to practice with or borrow for the test....guess you need to find a friend or someone who can help you out. I am not sure what they make you now do on the road test, but part of it was the truck/trailer pre-inspection (walk around), and of course driving and parking. There might also be a CDL handbook available from your DMV, and additional info available on the Federal Motor Carrier Administration website. Good luck if you go that route !

Txwelder

For what its worth, I moved a three bedroom two bath two car garage home (1250 sq ft living space) in a 20' enclosed trailer from Yuma, Az to Dallas, Ga with no problems. You will have to learn to pack efficiently and use ALL available space.

k-bit

New York has no restriction on trailer GVW as long as total weight is not over 26000.
The following clears up the regulations for NY - The class D is the regular drivers license.

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The Elimination of the Non-CDL Class C License
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Under a NYS law that took effect on July 26, 2005, the DMV will eliminate the Non-CDL Class C license. In addition, the gross vehicle weight rating and gross vehicle combination weight rating of vehicles that a driver can operate with a Class D license has increased.

The Non-CDL Class C license will be eliminated after the DMV changes the driver license system and can apply the different endorsements and restrictions of Non-CDL Class C licenses to Class D licenses. When the changes are made, drivers who have Non-CDL class C licenses will receive Class D licenses with any required endorsements and restrictions. These drivers will receive the Class D licenses when they renew their driver licenses.

Drivers who have Class D licenses do not need to make any change to their class of driver license.

Until the DMV can make the changes, the DMV will continue to issue Non-CDL Class C licenses to drivers who must have endorsements and restrictions that are not yet available for the Class D license.

A driver who renews a Non-CDL class C license on or after July 26, 2005 can apply for a refund of the difference between the renewal fee for the Non-CDL Class C license and the renewal fee for a Class D Driver license. Use form MV-215 (Request for Refund) to apply for the refund.

A driver license amendment transaction processed on or after July 26, 2005 that results in the issuance of a Non-CDL Class C license will be processed at no fee.

Changes that Affect Drivers

Listed below are the changes that result from the law and affect NYS drivers.

Remember that:

* There is no need to contact the DMV or to apply for any change of the class of your license for the changes to take effect.
* No driver license restrictions or endorsement other than those listed below are affected.

Changes for Drivers with Current Class D Licenses. A driver with a Class D license can now operate a passenger vehicle, a limited use automobile, or:

* A truck with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,000 lbs. or less. (Before, a Class D driver could only operate a vehicle with a GVWR of 18,000 lbs. or less.), and
* A truck with a GVWR of 26,000 lbs. or less that tows another vehicle, and the other vehicle has a GVWR of 10,000 lbs. or less, and
* A truck with a GVWR of 26,000 lbs. or less that tows another vehicle that has a GVWR of more than 10,000 lbs., but the gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of the two vehicles together must be 26,000 lbs. or less.

A driver with a Class D license can now operate a personal use vehicle (for example a rental vehicle or a recreational vehicle or RV) with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,000 lbs. or less that tows another vehicle that has a GVWR of 10,000 lbs. or more, but the gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of the two vehicles together must be 26,000 lbs. or less.

Note: The requirement for an "R" endorsement (Class D or Class E license) to operate a recreational vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 lbs. or more remains in effect.

Changes for Drivers with Current Non-CDL Class C Licenses or Specific CDL Licenses. If you have a Non-CDL Class C license or a CDL Class C license with a "W" restriction that restricted you to operate vehicles with a GVWR of 18,000 lbs. or less, the restriction is no longer in effect.

If you have a CDL Class A license, or a Non-CDL Class C license with an "F" endorsement, that has a "02" restriction (vehicles with a GVWR of 18,000 lbs. or less), the restriction is now the same as a "01" restriction (no vehicle with a GVWR of more than 26,000 lbs.).

For more information, read form MV-14IN (Elimination of the Non-CDL C License Class)

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