

Arkansas: CDL required for vehicle over 26,000 lb.States That Require A Commercial Driver’s License Other states will require you to have a commercial driver’s license (CDL) - the kind of license needed for large and heavy vehicles likes buses or tractor trailers. Some states require you to have a non-commercial special license in order to drive a recreational vehicle over a certain length or weight. What is a special license? Broadly speaking, there are two types of special licenses: a commercial and non-commercial license. We highly recommend that you check with your local DMV to confirm the details below before buying, renting or driving any RV. We have done our best to ensure that the information is accurate, but state laws, rules and regulations are subject to change. Note: This article was updated in January 2018. Keep reading for Campanda‘s comprehensive guide to RV driver’s license requirements in every US state. To make it easy to find the information you need, we broke down the rules, state-by-state. However, each state has it’s own rules, which can make things confusing for RV renters and new owners. In other words, for most kinds of RVs and campers, you do not need a special license. Class A vehicles can weigh anywhere from 13,000 to 30,000 pounds. For reference, the average Class B RV weighs between 6,000 and 8,000 pounds, while a Class C vehicle typically weighs between 10,000 and 12,000 pounds. Vehicles that can carry more than 16 passengers are often subject to special licensing (so you know, don’t go RVing in a literal school bus).

Most states do not require a special license for RVs weighing under 26,000 pounds or towed vehicles under 10,000 pounds. Do you need a special license to drive an RV? Unless you’re going BIG, probably not.
