Drivers of the following vehicles that otherwise meet the definition of a CMV are exempt
from the CDL requirement: - ✔️✔️1) A vehicle owned and controlled by a farmer that has a
GVWR of more than 26,000 lbs and is used to transport agricultural products, farm
machinery, or farm products within 150 miles of the farm
2) A vehicle primarily designed for purposes other than the transportation of persons or
property (commonly referred to as the Special Purpose Commercial) with a GVWR of
26,000 lbs or less or, if the GVWR is more than 26,000 lbs, not able to be operated at normal
highway speeds
3) Fire and police vehicles engaged in emergency operations in NYS
4) Military vehicles or combination of vehicles operated by members of the armed forces
5) Personal vehicles (including rental vehicles up to 26,000 lbs GVWR) when operated
strictly and exclusively to transport personal possessions or family members for non-
commercial purposes
How is the type of CMV determined? - ✔️✔️By the vehicle manufacturer's GVWR (for single
vehicles) or GCWR (for combination vehicles), construction or use. CMV classifications are
based on the greater of the following weights: manufacturer's GVWR or GCWR, registration
weight, or actual weight of the vehicle(s) and load.
NYS CDL Class A License - ✔️✔️-Minimum age: 21
-Vehicle type: Combination (such as tractor-trailer or truck-trailer)
-Vehicle descriptions: GCWR of more than 26,000 lbs provided the GVWR or GCWR of the
vehicle(s) being towed is more than 10,000 lbs.
-Endorsement codes: H, M, N, P, S, T, W, X
-Commercial learner permit (CLP) limited to: M, N, P, S, W
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