You do not need a cdl for the following types of vehicles.
													
																	Do you need a cdl to drive an rv with air brakes. 
									
	
		
	
																	So what s a cdl anyway and do you need a cdl to drive an rv. 
																	Emergency vehicles such as fire trucks or ambulances. 
																	In the vast majority of cases the answer is no. 
																	The two classes applicable to rv s are a b which are defined below. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Any michigan resident who intends to operate the following commercial vehicles is required to have a commercial driver license. 
																	You need a class b non commercial license to drive a vehicle weighing over 26 000 pounds. 
																	Once you have registered your skoolie for personal use usually as a recreational vehicle you do not need a cdl. 
																	Drivers of vehicles with air brakes that don t otherwise qualify as a commercial vehicle. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	If you are towing a fifth wheel plus a trailer behind that you need a license called a recreational double. 
																	So do you need a cdl to drive a skoolie. 
																	Military members who want to obtain a cdl and are currently active duty or those within one year of discharge see military experience waiver. 
																	While most states do not require a cdl for driving large rv s some do require special non commercial licenses structured after the federal classification. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Single vehicles having a gross vehicle weight rating gvwr of 26 001 pounds or more. 
																	A commercial license commonly known as a cdl is the same kind of license commercial bus drivers and truckers get. 
																	Fmcsa defines several cdl classes based on vehicle weight type and cargo. 
																	You need a class b non commercial license to drive a vehicle weighing over 26 000 pounds. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	States and situations that require special licenses california. 
																	According to the federal motor carrier and safety administration you do not need a cdl with air brake endorsement to drive a vehicle that is under 26 000 gvwr that has air brakes. 
																	Recreational vehicles and rented moving trucks used for. 
																	There are also some large towing combination lengths that might require a cdl in some states. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	However you may need an air brake certification or special license based on the weight of your skoolie depending on your state of origin. 
																	A non commercial special license may also be required by the state for those looking to drive large weighty vehicles for their own private purposes. 
																	Combination vehicles towing a trailer or other vehicles with a gvwr of 10 001. 
																	However if you happen to be a rare bird driving a big rig motorhome in hawaii you might need a cdl.