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This issue is a state by state issue and in some states it depends on how the truck is registered or how the laws are enforced. I think we should generate a table that lists each state and the requirements. In California the DMV handbook is ambiguous and has not been updated. In California it...

There was a thread on this site a while ago about some one who got cited in a duece for driving out of class. If I remember correctly he was forced to get a class b.

"Edited to add: By the way, in CA, Historical Vehicle plates exempt you from weight fees and stopping at truck scales, but they do not affect licensing requirements. A deuce or 5-ton is a class B truck in CA. " Do you have a citation for the scale exemption?

Krush where are you located. I thought the rules required us to list our location. You are in a grey area unless your state specifically states that your historic vehicle is exempt. If you are in the grey area, do you have the financial resources to fight this in court? In california...

that would qualify as a housecar in california, but you would still need a class b drivers lisense since the vehicle has three axles and is over 6000 lbs.

It is not so easy to convert it to an rv. There are specific requirements that include a bed, portable water, cooking and sanitation before you can change the registration to an rv.

This issue is state specific. In California you could probably get away with a non commercial class a or b, but these licenses are for rv's, it is safer to just get a CDL. I look at the worst case scenario such as a serious accident that is investigated by the DOT and the insurance company is...

If the vehicle has an air compressor that is used as part of the brake system then an airbrake endorsement, or lack of a restriction is required. This is not typically enforced for vehicles under 26,000 lbs. You may or may not get a ticket if you are pulled over, depending upon the officer...