Do you need a CDL for a dump truck?

Answer 1

A dump truck with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of more than 26,000 lbs. will require a CDL. The only exceptions would be...

1. It is a registered farm vehicle, operated exclusively for the purposes of that farm and not on a third party for-hire basis, is operated within 150 road/100 air miles of the farm it belongs to, and is operated by the farmer, immediate family members of the farmer, or a direct employee of the farmer.
2. It is an emergency vehicle operating in an emergency function. Municipal snowplows are considered emergency vehicles, and are exempt from requiring a CDL under federal law when used for snow removal duties.
3. It is a military vehicle, operated by military personnel in the course of their duties.

A dump truck under 26,001 lbs. GVWR would require a CDL only if it's hauling a quantity of hazardous materials which requires the display of HAZMAT placards. Dump trucks hauling load of contaminated soil would be such an example.