Edward Burrus
New Member
Hey everyone, I'm new to the forum but I came here to try and find some advice and input. Recently I just started a Forestry Mulching Business. I have a 2015 Ram 3500 Crew Cab, a 24ft Kaufman tilt wood deck dual 8k axle gooseneck, Kubota Svl95-2, and fecon Mulching head. The truck has a 62-gallon transfer tank tool box combination. My question for everyone is do I need a CDL? I'm getting 50/50 answers. I've already started up the business and picked up so much work that I'm going to lose progress if I pause to go get my DOT physical, take the test etc. I went by a CAT scale at a Pilot with truck and equiptment fuel tanks both 3/4 full, transfer tank empty, and also had grapples and bucket on the trailer. My total GVWR was 29,450. I dont feel like that's right. I've done my research online and added in some variables and came up with an estimated weight of 22,934 not including the trailer. Anyone got any insight to this? Could I get by with a weighted tag and not advertise on the side of my truck? Thanks for the help everyone.