Question for LEO and DOT

[voltage1256 42]

Maybe someone in Law Enforcement can help me as I haven't been able to find a straight answer.

When it comes to CDL requirements/ commercial vehicle or even personal vehicle.

I was looking at the DOT flow chart for determining the requirement of a CDL along with the NYS DMV requirement.

I was told verbally by commercial drivers and grapevine talk that towing any trailer with more than a 10,000 GVWR I would need a CDL-A in NYS.

I was looking at the DOT flow chart, and the NYS DMV CDL requirement page and if I am reading this correctly it is saying I do not require a CDL-A for what I am looking to do.

A vehicle with a Gross Combination of 26,000lbs or less does not require a CDL?

So if I am in a pick up that weighs 8,800 have a trailer of 3,350lbs, and a machine that weighs 11,800.. my Gross Combo Weight is 23,950lbs.

So if thats the case, do you really not require a CDL-A in NY to tow a combo weight of less than 26,000 no matter how much the trailer is rated too?

I know this is a weird question to be asking on here, but want to do things right and have my ducks in a row.

Thanks for any help!

[BHFD702 3]

You require a CDL if you drive any vehicle with air brakes, a straight truck over 26,000 GVWR which requires a class B as well you can tow up to 10,000 pounds with that. Any vehicle over 26,000 GVWR towing over 10,000 requires a class A CDL. If your truck is under 26,000 you can tow over 10,000 as long as it doesn't go over 26,000 combined truck / trailer. Anything higher requires a class A now. So in your case you are fine without one. Hope that clarifys

[voltage1256 42]

It did! Thanks!!