Question: is a cdl required to drive a straight truck?
Answer: Do You Need a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) to Operate a Straight Truck Less than 26,001 pounds GVWR with Air Brakes? So the answer is NO. However, your state may require a chauffeur's license for a vehicle with a GVWR 10,000 pounds or more and less than 26,001 pounds, i.e.; Michigan and Illinois.