I just got the new California Drivers hand book.

Apparently if you are driving a vehicle with a "Rated" Gross Weight of excess of 10,000 lbs. you are required to have a commercial drivers license.

Also, California now requires a Liability coverage of get this, $750,000.00 for vehicles of over 10,000 lbs. And a rated weight of 26,000 lbs. or more...

Anyone driving in California may want to stop by their respective DMV and pick up a Commercial Driver Handbook (2010-2011).

As for insurance I got Progressive for $397.00 6 months coverage.
Geico was about the same but I need to get my Commercial Drivers License for vehicles over 26,000 lbs..

My GMC 454-30 is 19,500 lbs. GVW and 35,000 lbs. Gross Combined Vehicle Weight. Have to ask CHP what is meant by Gross Weight Rated.

GMCPic

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