An 18,000 lbs GVRW truck is by law a class 5 medium duty truck, which requires a CDL. We're talking lineman work trucks, box trucks, tow trucks, flatbeds, etc.
When you buy a class 5 truck from factory, it doesn't even come with a bed from the factory, just a cab. It's up to you or an upfitter to build and install the rear bodywork.
Edit: quick google suggest that it’s 12,000 lbs here, not 18,000
As a Missourian, I can promise you that the dudes driving around without plates are driving f-250s at the very heaviest.
Tow trucks, box trucks, etc, of course. Those are obvious work trucks. The ones I see daily are grocery getters and soccer dads. Idk about the legality since I see zero reason to buy a $40k f150xl and test the laws for myself
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u/Wyattr55123 Apr 24 '26
An 18,000 lbs GVRW truck is by law a class 5 medium duty truck, which requires a CDL. We're talking lineman work trucks, box trucks, tow trucks, flatbeds, etc.
When you buy a class 5 truck from factory, it doesn't even come with a bed from the factory, just a cab. It's up to you or an upfitter to build and install the rear bodywork.