JohhnyO,
You are correct. A lot of states used to have chauffers licenses, but now
the CDL (starting in mid 80's) specified weight limits. The only exemption
is government vehicles (like fire trucks). It was the way to grandfather
all the volunteer firemen.
<snip>
Who needs a commercial driver's license (CDL)?
You need to earn your CDL if you intend to:
* Operate any vehicle weighing 26,001 pounds or more.
* Tow a trailer or other vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating
(GVWR) of 10,001 pounds or more with a gross combination weight rating
(GCWR) of all vehicles of 26,001 pounds or more.
* Operate any vehicle designed to transport 16 or more people (including
the driver).
* Operate any vehicle carrying hazardous materials in amounts requiring
placards.
Are there CDL exemptions?
Yes. You won't need a Michigan CDL if:
* You're on active duty in the military―or in the National Guard―and are
operating military vehicles with military licenses.
* You're a police officer or firefighter and are operating emergency
vehicles.
* You're a farm worker operating a farm vehicle within a 150-mile radius
of your farm. (You will need an "F" endorsement on your regular operator
license if you're driving a combination vehicle whose towing vehicle weighs
more than 26,000 pounds.)
* You are driving your own motor home.
</snip>
>From http://www.dmv.org/mi-michigan/cdl-faqs.php
Mike
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