CMV or not?

Look in the drivers door jamb. If the the GVWR is 26,000 lbs or less than you don't. That's if you don't haul a RQ of hazardous materials.
I think some 16 footers might go up to 26,000 lbs but not over.

 

If the sticker on the door jamb lists the GVWR less than 10001 lbs you do not need a CDL, you do not need to log and you do not need to enter weigh stations in MOST states. HAZMAT loads require a CDL with proper endorsement, you must log and you must enter weigh stations. You can go to Expediters Online to verify this information. As long as the GVWR is10001 lbs or less you are not subject to DOT Hours of Service rules and can drive as long long as you want. I wish you safe journeys.

 

If the sticker on the door jamb lists the GVWR less than 10001 lbs you do not need a CDL, you do not need to log and you do not need to enter weigh stations in MOST states. HAZMAT loads require a CDL with proper endorsement, you must log and you must enter weigh stations. You can go to Expediters Online to verify this information. As long as the GVWR is 10001 lbs or less you are not subject to DOT Hours of Service rules and can drive as long as you want. I wish you safe journeys.

 

According to post #2 a vehicle is considered a CMV when the GVWR exceeds 10000 lbs. I know that most expediters have their company names on the sides of the vehicle and they haul freight for pay through multiple states and they do not log or enter MOST weigh stations if their vehicle is under 10000 lbs unless they have a HAZMAT load.

 

Don't confuse state registration laws with what the federal gov't says it is a commercial vehicle. Almost every business including cars can have state commercial tags. That's not the deal breaker when it comes to a CMV in the feds eyes.

This might answer it better

They are designed to confused. 383.5 clearly defines a CMV but in this answer they say different.

 

Archer,
The confusion is understandable. The federal regulations actually contain multiple definitions of a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) and any attempt to answer your original question requires an understanding of to which regulations each definition applies. The first definition (49 CFR 390.5) determines the applicability of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations Parts 390 through 396. The second definition is in 49 CFR 383.5 (as cited by Condo Cruiser) and determines the requirements to possess a CDL and to participate in controlled Substance and Alcohol testing.

I wrote a fairly detailed article on this topic about a year ago and will include a link below.

http://rightlane4trucking.com/pages/newsletters/nl0212whatisacmv.php

 

The OP says it's a route so may not be freight for hire. No MC authority required but it is still subject to FMCSR

 

Ok, my question is being 10000 or less does he need to log, enter weigh stations and follow Hours of Service rules?