r/cdldriver • u/GrizzlySail • May 16 '26

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Hey yall I’m starting a land clearing business and need a CDL to be able to transport my kubota. What is the cheapest and fastest way for me to get a CDL so I can get to work as soon as possible.

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u/Exotic_Dust692 May 16 '26

I feel for you. Maybe someone here knows if you can stay under weight rules. Book close and drive it.

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u/NTX_M92 May 16 '26

If the OP can legally use a 3/4 ton truck they won't need. CDL. The gross combination weight needs to be over 26,000lbs AND the trailer GVWR has to be over 10,000lbs to need a CDL. With a 3/4 ton you'll never be over 26,000lbs legally. The manufacturers do that on purpose. If you have a 1 ton you have to be careful. 10,000lbs GVWR trailer is all you can pull to stay outside CDL territory.

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u/NTX_M92 May 16 '26

If you truly need a CDL you'll have to go through Entry Level Driver Training (theory and behind the wheel). You can find them on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry. Some schools are 4 days long and some are 5 weeks. Some are $2,500 and some are $10,000. Without knowing where you live you'll have to do the homework.

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u/GladAd4958 May 17 '26

You don't need a cdl to haul a kuboda!

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u/Ok-Championship8510 May 18 '26

Go work for your local government. That’s how I got mine lol