7 ton purchase advice

[garwhal21]

Good morning. Been a lurker for a long time. I am looking to purchase a 7 ton osh kosh MK23 from an auction site in California. I have struggled finding if I need to have any special permits or driving licensure because of the 7 ton class. There are a couple from 2001-2003. Does anyone have any advice I may be able to glean from your in-valuable knowledge base. I am knew to the bigger trucks and excited to get my feet wet.




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[m715mike]

I see you are in Houston. Have you read this thread yet:

https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?67255-Texas-FMV-Laws-(Former-Military-Vehicles

The information in that thread should help you with FMV registration. It is my understanding that a Class B license is required for the 7 ton truck. You can read about drivers license classes on the Texas DPS website here:

https://www.dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/dlClasses.htm

 

[garwhal21]

Man, I am a doughead. I moved to Utah and did not update my profile. Let me research that site regardless and see if it links to Utah rules.


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[simp5782]

Members gunzy or Red would be the best people to ask for the Utah guidelines on the truck

 

[silverstate55]

From what I was told, as long as the truck won’t be used for commercial purposes, your regular Utah DL should cover it (as long as it’s for non-commercial use only).

 

[garwhal21]

From what I was told, as long as the truck won’t be used for commercial purposes, your regular Utah DL should cover it (as long as it’s for non-commercial use only).

I believe that is what I am reading. Thank you !


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[Gunzy]

I have a HEMTT M985 and as it is NOT for commercial use I am not required a CDL in Utah. These aren't much different that a 40' Diesel pusher M/H with air brakes as far as vehicle class. When you get one we would love to see it a check it out. If you aren't already there you should go joint Utah Military Vehicles on FB. Many of us in Utah are there and it is a great bunch of folks like here.

 

[garwhal21]

I have a HEMTT M985 and as it is NOT for commercial use I am not required a CDL in Utah. These aren't much different that a 40' Diesel pusher M/H with air brakes as far as vehicle class. When you get one we would love to see it a check it out. If you aren't already there you should go joint Utah Military Vehicles on FB. Many of us in Utah are there and it is a great bunch of folks like here.

I will do that as soon as I acquire the truck. Thank you for the lead into a local group.


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[Karl kostman]

take plenty of pics those are some truly beautiful trucks!!!!
Karl