Air brakes do not determine whether or not a CDL is required…. GVWR does. You can rent a truck from Penske with air brakes and not need a CDL. (Just an example).
Agreed. If Air Brakes would require a CDL there are a whole of geezers behind the wheel of Class A motorhomes that are flaunting the law. GVWR also isn't a factor (in most states). Some of those Class A motorhomes tip the scales at > 40,000; no CDL required. The key is "Commercial." If you are making money with the rig, get yo'self a CDL. Pro Tip: Many insurers will give you a discount on a large "truck" chassis rig if you do, in fact, have a valid CDL (even if it's just a Class 'C' license).
Yeah that's an extremely extremely common misconception... I still hear that all the time at Work,itut it does hold true that 95% of the trucks that have them require them anyway for other reasons
Nice to see a real review from someone who actually owns one. I am planning on building a tiny house on a 48' gooseneck trailer, and this truck is what I have been considering buying to pull the house. I like that this truck is still small enough to be driven stand alone
Always nice watching these videos and seeing how much knowledge you know bout these vehicles. Super cool n glad to see you are posting more. I'm tryna keep up. The air horn was my favorite part!
Air brake does not equate to needing a CDL. Anyone can rent a 26’ truck from Penske or wherever, they’ll have air brakes. CDL is about weight. 26000 lbs or above is commercial. Worth knowing if you plan to get on the highway: don’t get over that weight in a rental if you aren’t commercially licensed, because if you hit a weight station, a state police officer will ruin your day.
CDL & air brake endorsements vary from state to state. In the state I live in no CDL is required if you register the truck as a RV. You can drive a class 8 without a CDL as long as it is registered as an RV. I know Texas requires an air brake endorsement.
It is a hassle insuring them but there more like between $160 and $210,000 new with full options on the East Coast here the body never changed from 05 to present nice medium duty trucks
Bought mine new in 2010 through my business but used for personal only, toy hauler and racecar trailer. Several years ago, I put it in my name and have never had a problem with insuring it either way in California.
If you are in a wind and rain storm and continue to drive 75 mph without slowing down, you are endangering yourself as well as your family and others on the road. Please slow down under these conditions.
I just purchased a 2022 Freightliner M2 106 Sport Chassis with air brakes installed by the privious owner and I asked my sales guy, doi I need a CDL to operate my personal use or "Not for Hire" Sport Chassis and he stated I do not need a CDL to operate my SC with air brakes? I live in MN not sure if that make a differnece. Also, prices must have been much higher a year ago, you can purchase a brand new well appointed SC right now for $190K-$220K.
So to address that constant shaking now you know why Freightliners are called “freightshakers”. But great video never ever thought about that set up pretty damn cool.
That's crazy you used to have to stop every 30 to 40 minutes to fill up your RAM pulling your trailer lol when I'm on a long trip pulling my trailer having to stop every 3 hours as a pain in the ass I couldn't imagine making 10 stops in that time
Air brakes has nothing to do with CDL, you can register a 379 Peterbilt as a RV and use your regular drivers license as long as you don’t pull commercial with it. CDL is based off of weight , if you’re using it commercially
0:58 for a CDL to be required first and foremost you must be using the vehicle for commerce (at least in every state I've lived in, check the law in your own state.). For example the law will say a CDL is required for "any COMMERCIAL vehicle with....." then lists brakes and weights, etc. If the vehicle isn't being used for commerce you can stop reading at that point, the weights/air brake requirements don't apply to you. One exception is usually the hazmat section just states "any vehicle" not "any commercial vehicle" so hazmat may upgrade the licensing requirement even if used for private use. Sometimes if you're carrying enough passengers (15+) this will also make it CDL regardless of if it's for commerce. This is why people talk about the "RV" exception and why RV's don't require a CDL, they aren't being used for commerce. It isn't that the law explicitly says "RV's dont require a CDL" (usually) its that the law says only vehicles used for commerce do. This is also why a "farm exception" DOES often explicitly exist because in that case it IS being used for commerce so a specific exception is needed to be given (usually within X miles of your farm that you own and operate). Also for the record, if you ARE using it for commerce you'll exceed weight ratings with something like this almost immediately and you'll need a CDL. Even a 1 ton pickup towing almost anything will almost immediately surpass weight rating requirements for a CDL, much less something of this size. If you're needing this much truck, and you're using it for commerce, you're going to need a CDL. It isn't like you're buying this thing to pull a 5,000 lb trailer.
Great video Griffin - Thanks for the review! If your ever on I-40 driving through Oklahoma, drop by the factory and say hi to the guys who built your truck!
In Pennsylvania, you need a CDL because you must have an air brake endorsement in order to drive air brakes if you get stopped and you don’t, you will be fined
Great video. Where did you end up finding this truck? There's a company in Indiana that pretty much sells only these, but the prices seem a bit high. We haul a 40' flatbed trailer with a 2020 F-450 and we're looking at one of these instead, but not super easy to find.
@Brandon Leech We pulled the trigger on a Sportchassis. I'd actually be thrilled if the tranny went out on the F450... We have an extended warranty which would cover the total cost. Would be nice to extract that value out of the warranty. 😀
I had a 2006 sport chassis insurance was expensive. Progressive insures them now I was told . I got the same fuel mileage as a 1 ton diesel. I think new price was 65k in 2006
You had me until the MPGs.... My 2500HD Duramax with flatbed with sides gets 15.5 at 70MPH. I have a Titan 52 gallon fuel tank so I can go pretty far without stopping. I should get a little better MPGs once I get the turbo vanes to stop sticking. RME
Should’ve done a ford then even a 250 can tow 17k not a huge deal. You feel it but I’d gladly deal all day with it but this freightliner looks sweeter.
You had to stop every 30 to 40 minutes in the Ram to fuel up? I seriously doubt that. I can drive for five hours in my F350 pulling a 16,500 pound trailer before having to stop for fuel.
with air brakes, you don't need a CDL you just need air brake endorsement on your standard license for most states. You only need a CDL if you're using the truck to make money that's the purpose of the CDL because you're using the vehicle to make money government's gotta get their take first
Freight liner coming out with one for only eight grand and it’s basic and you can add any features you want and that’s the starting price is eight grand and it’s a four-cylinder they have a six cylinder or V8 little bit more money but it’s a 2005 just coming out this year it’s gonna be nice way cheaper than all the other bullshit
Nice video BUTTTTTT and thats a big BUTT. You Do Not Have to have a CDL because a truck has air brakes. The issue for CDL is the GVWR. It has nothing to do with air vs hydraulic brakes. Google it, don't take my word for it.
That is true, must be under 19500 gvwr even in a pickup truck; however, if it has air brakes most states require an air brake endorsement on the drivers license and in some states you need a cdl to get the endorsement
Bigger trucks bigger breaks. In Texas we need a class B CDL at least if the GWR is 26,001 pounds or more. ✌️ ☮️ and it’s just a bumper pool if they chase he just run who cares. 🥷🏿
Goodness this video seems to be filled with questionable/misleading information. I’m not sure if you just threw out numbers to increase views or what but you should really make an effort to be at least somewhat accurate. I was just looking at these at NFR in Vegas last week and brand new they were selling between $189k and $229k, you claimed $300-350k. You absolutely do not need a cdl just because they have air breaks yet you claim you do. You can find them used and just a few years old with under 50k miles all day long for $125-150k yet you claimed way higher! You claimed you liked driving these way more because in your ram you had to fill up every 30-40 minutes. I have a f350 with a 36 gallon fuel tank and tow a 16k trailer and can go 4-5 hours before I need fuel! So either your getting a 1 mile a gallon in fuel, you have a 4 gallon fuel tank in your truck or you just flat out don’t know what the heck you’re talking about.
"I bought this used" "This thing rattles..." Not mutually exclusive phrases.. You are a value shopper as evidenced by buying used and insuring through a insurance company being sued by the State Of California for illegally steering good drivers into assigned risk pool carriers owned by Mercury but under a different name to cover up their scam, and while the insurance company choice does not relate to the vibration issue, the "value shopper" may. There are different levels of quality in diesel fuels and distributors. Diesel owning value shoppers tend to buy the lowest cost diesel fuel whose low quality causes incomplete combustion which cascades into vibration issues. Using the wrong fuel can cause long-term damage to a vehicle. Buy more tissue--- enough to dry your tears and stop your dash from rattling your instruments to death.
Air brakes do not determine whether or not a CDL is required…. GVWR does. You can rent a truck from Penske with air brakes and not need a CDL. (Just an example).
pax capacity and usage: placarding for HAZMAT may require a CDL regardless of GVWR
Agreed. If Air Brakes would require a CDL there are a whole of geezers behind the wheel of Class A motorhomes that are flaunting the law.
GVWR also isn't a factor (in most states). Some of those Class A motorhomes tip the scales at > 40,000; no CDL required.
The key is "Commercial." If you are making money with the rig, get yo'self a CDL.
Pro Tip: Many insurers will give you a discount on a large "truck" chassis rig if you do, in fact, have a valid CDL (even if it's just a Class 'C' license).
Yeah that's an extremely extremely common misconception... I still hear that all the time at Work,itut it does hold true that 95% of the trucks that have them require them anyway for other reasons
Yup, just like a civilian can buy a Deuce and a Halfwith no issues.
None of that is true in Alabama. According to the dmv there the main determinant is if the vehicle will be used for commercial or private use.
Nice to see a real review from someone who actually owns one.
I am planning on building a tiny house on a 48' gooseneck trailer, and this truck is what I have been considering buying to pull the house. I like that this truck is still small enough to be driven stand alone
Man Discovery Channel should do a show about cars, bykes and trucks and hire you as host. U slay everytime!
I appreciate that!! 💪🏼
Always nice watching these videos and seeing how much knowledge you know bout these vehicles. Super cool n glad to see you are posting more. I'm tryna keep up. The air horn was my favorite part!
The Hauler looks amazing Griffin 😊 I love this video I can't wait to see more updates on the Ratrod
I literally have no use for a truck this big….but now I want one! Just need to rob a bank first I think.
last week on yt they were on video for 8K . who is pulling our leg?
Air brake does not equate to needing a CDL. Anyone can rent a 26’ truck from Penske or wherever, they’ll have air brakes. CDL is about weight. 26000 lbs or above is commercial. Worth knowing if you plan to get on the highway: don’t get over that weight in a rental if you aren’t commercially licensed, because if you hit a weight station, a state police officer will ruin your day.
I really enjoyed the presentation!!! You're on the right track!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🚀🚀🚀🚀
CDL & air brake endorsements vary from state to state. In the state I live in no CDL is required if you register the truck as a RV. You can drive a class 8 without a CDL as long as it is registered as an RV. I know Texas requires an air brake endorsement.
It is a hassle insuring them but there more like between $160 and $210,000 new with full options on the East Coast here the body never changed from 05 to present nice medium duty trucks
Bought mine new in 2010 through my business but used for personal only, toy hauler and racecar trailer. Several years ago, I put it in my name and have never had a problem with insuring it either way in California.
If you are in a wind and rain storm and continue to drive 75 mph without slowing down, you are endangering yourself as well as your family and others on the road. Please slow down under these conditions.
Get out of your mothers basement - WIERDO
I just purchased a 2022 Freightliner M2 106 Sport Chassis with air brakes installed by the privious owner and I asked my sales guy, doi I need a CDL to operate my personal use or "Not for Hire" Sport Chassis and he stated I do not need a CDL to operate my SC with air brakes? I live in MN not sure if that make a differnece. Also, prices must have been much higher a year ago, you can purchase a brand new well appointed SC right now for $190K-$220K.
🌟A new Class 5 Sport Chassis Freightliner is going to cost you $205,000 fully kitted out (2025). Also a Class 5 does not require a CDL.
So to address that constant shaking now you know why Freightliners are called “freightshakers”. But great video never ever thought about that set up pretty damn cool.
That's crazy you used to have to stop every 30 to 40 minutes to fill up your RAM pulling your trailer lol when I'm on a long trip pulling my trailer having to stop every 3 hours as a pain in the ass I couldn't imagine making 10 stops in that time
Air brakes has nothing to do with CDL, you can register a 379 Peterbilt as a RV and use your regular drivers license as long as you don’t pull commercial with it. CDL is based off of weight , if you’re using it commercially
Good review Griffin. I feel you on the rattles too lol
I came from Eddie’s chamnel…I subbed.
0:58 for a CDL to be required first and foremost you must be using the vehicle for commerce (at least in every state I've lived in, check the law in your own state.). For example the law will say a CDL is required for "any COMMERCIAL vehicle with....." then lists brakes and weights, etc. If the vehicle isn't being used for commerce you can stop reading at that point, the weights/air brake requirements don't apply to you. One exception is usually the hazmat section just states "any vehicle" not "any commercial vehicle" so hazmat may upgrade the licensing requirement even if used for private use. Sometimes if you're carrying enough passengers (15+) this will also make it CDL regardless of if it's for commerce.
This is why people talk about the "RV" exception and why RV's don't require a CDL, they aren't being used for commerce. It isn't that the law explicitly says "RV's dont require a CDL" (usually) its that the law says only vehicles used for commerce do. This is also why a "farm exception" DOES often explicitly exist because in that case it IS being used for commerce so a specific exception is needed to be given (usually within X miles of your farm that you own and operate).
Also for the record, if you ARE using it for commerce you'll exceed weight ratings with something like this almost immediately and you'll need a CDL. Even a 1 ton pickup towing almost anything will almost immediately surpass weight rating requirements for a CDL, much less something of this size. If you're needing this much truck, and you're using it for commerce, you're going to need a CDL. It isn't like you're buying this thing to pull a 5,000 lb trailer.
Certainly not the 8k truck advertised...
Great video Griffin - Thanks for the review! If your ever on I-40 driving through Oklahoma, drop by the factory and say hi to the guys who built your truck!
In Pennsylvania, you need a CDL because you must have an air brake endorsement in order to drive air brakes if you get stopped and you don’t, you will be fined
Farm & City insurance in Iowa. They will underwriter the med duty trucks and also hat's for good price
Great looking truck
Great video. Where did you end up finding this truck? There's a company in Indiana that pretty much sells only these, but the prices seem a bit high. We haul a 40' flatbed trailer with a 2020 F-450 and we're looking at one of these instead, but not super easy to find.
@Brandon Leech We pulled the trigger on a Sportchassis. I'd actually be thrilled if the tranny went out on the F450... We have an extended warranty which would cover the total cost. Would be nice to extract that value out of the warranty. 😀
Do not need a Class A license because of air brakes. Class A depends on the weight the truck is classed for.
I had a 2006 sport chassis insurance was expensive. Progressive insures them now I was told . I got the same fuel mileage as a 1 ton diesel. I think new price was 65k in 2006
Explain how you had to get fuel every 30 to 45 minutes with the Ram.
You had me until the MPGs.... My 2500HD Duramax with flatbed with sides gets 15.5 at 70MPH. I have a Titan 52 gallon fuel tank so I can go pretty far without stopping. I should get a little better MPGs once I get the turbo vanes to stop sticking. RME
How smooth is the steering when driving ? Mine seems loose a bit compared to newer ram.
Thank you for your video,it’s helpful
If you have 150psi in your tires, wonder why everything rattles
I'm in love 💕😘 I'm a CDL DRIVER SO THAT'S GREAT 😃👍 ALSO HAD TRUCKING INSURANCE SO THAT'S GREAT 😃😃👍. GOOD 👍😊 TO GO WIN WIN FOR MYSELF 😊😊😊😊
Everything that was a problem for u on this truck I don't mind at all seems awesome
A CDL is required for a single vehicle with GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more .
Not having air brakes .
A Ram 3500 dually needs fuel every 30-40 miles?! Exaggagerate much?
Oh it didn't cost $8,000 Dollars?
This isn't the 2025 one 2025 base price one is going to be $8,000 got to pay attention
That $8000 will pee off alot of people who just paid big bucks for them the last few years
300.000? they said they were $8,000. who was lying? freightliner
You really need to pay close attention to what you watch and read. The freightliner pioneer is the supposed $8k truck. This is not that.
What happened to the 8k bucks brand new ?
Should’ve done a ford then even a 250 can tow 17k not a huge deal. You feel it but I’d gladly deal all day with it but this freightliner looks sweeter.
Honestly something I could see my brother buying something like this
You had to stop every 30 to 40 minutes in the Ram to fuel up? I seriously doubt that. I can drive for five hours in my F350 pulling a 16,500 pound trailer before having to stop for fuel.
Baby powder and lock tight on certain screws.
Can I do non CDL with a truck like this with a 35+5 trailer
I own a trucking business with my dad. The insurance is insane, I got quoted 50k 😅How much did you end paying?
What is fuel consumption for this model?
with air brakes, you don't need a CDL you just need air brake endorsement on your standard license for most states. You only need a CDL if you're using the truck to make money that's the purpose of the CDL because you're using the vehicle to make money government's gotta get their take first
Thanks!
To get rid off rattle. 😊
Saludos quiero saber el precio
How long is the delivery time for a truck like this? If you ordered it from new
Current lead time is 5-7 months on a freshie!
Do you need a cdl to drive this truck?
I need one 😁 soo cool dude
great video
I seen something where they're selling those trucks new for 8 thousand.. I know that can't be right
Do you need a cdl to drive this truck
Freight liner coming out with one for only eight grand and it’s basic and you can add any features you want and that’s the starting price is eight grand and it’s a four-cylinder they have a six cylinder or V8 little bit more money but it’s a 2005 just coming out this year it’s gonna be nice way cheaper than all the other bullshit
Wait that truck is 8,000 ??? Where you get 300.000 FROM
Is why it's rattling it was cheaply built that's why it's rattling if you get one built by bolt you won't have that problem
How much are your payment monthly
The hydraulic disk brakes are not as good as air brakes. If you using it a lot and tow a heavy load get the air brakes! I have driven both.
Great Vid
Damn your tall I stood next to it didn’t even reach the mirrors
Isn’t this the truck that was being advertised by the Freight liner CEO for $8,000.00????
It's not the motor causing the rattle those m2s are just cheap.
I loved them as a semi truck though
Running gooseneck or fifth wheel.
Wait a minute 300,000? there advertised for 8K you my friend got ripped the fork off
This is NOT a review of the $8K truck by the ad from before clicking here😒😏
6:12 whaaattt?? 😂😂 You sure about that??
150 psi 😅😂 my 40k lbs motorhome only takes 110 on the steer wheels and 80 on the back 2 axles.
I'll have to wait for the $15K pickup from Freightliner. And buy a $75 air horn.🤣
👌👌👌👍🏼
CDL is not required for air brakes
You don't need CDL with air brakes.
Nice video BUTTTTTT and thats a big BUTT. You Do Not Have to have a CDL because a truck has air brakes. The issue for CDL is the GVWR. It has nothing to do with air vs hydraulic brakes. Google it, don't take my word for it.
You’re 100% correct. GVWR comes with some “strings attached” like air brakes and some other things. 👍🏼👍🏼
That is true, must be under 19500 gvwr even in a pickup truck; however, if it has air brakes most states require an air brake endorsement on the drivers license and in some states you need a cdl to get the endorsement
Bigger trucks bigger breaks. In Texas we need a class B CDL at least if the GWR is 26,001 pounds or more. ✌️ ☮️ and it’s just a bumper pool if they chase he just run who cares. 🥷🏿
@BrandonLeech Class A would only be needed if trailer is above 10k GVWR, otherwise a class B or C would be needed.
not the drive through 😂
No CDL required on these trucks.
air horn is way too funny
You have two horns on the same frequency, if you change one horn to a higher or lower frequency, they will sound well.
The info you’re giving out is wrong dude and I like to know how much a truck cost you mentioned 350,000 there no truck worth 350,000 or 50,000
300+million miles
There’s a reason truckers call a freightliner a freightshaker. They all rattle.
Who told that you need a CDL because of air brake, that is not right, I am a professional truck driver
They are advertising this truck for $8000
Goodness this video seems to be filled with questionable/misleading information. I’m not sure if you just threw out numbers to increase views or what but you should really make an effort to be at least somewhat accurate. I was just looking at these at NFR in Vegas last week and brand new they were selling between $189k and $229k, you claimed $300-350k. You absolutely do not need a cdl just because they have air breaks yet you claim you do. You can find them used and just a few years old with under 50k miles all day long for $125-150k yet you claimed way higher! You claimed you liked driving these way more because in your ram you had to fill up every 30-40 minutes. I have a f350 with a 36 gallon fuel tank and tow a 16k trailer and can go 4-5 hours before I need fuel! So either your getting a 1 mile a gallon in fuel, you have a 4 gallon fuel tank in your truck or you just flat out don’t know what the heck you’re talking about.
It’s a work truck. Treat it that way.
CAT quit making Truck engines !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So , what year model is your truck ?
"I bought this used"
"This thing rattles..."
Not mutually exclusive phrases..
You are a value shopper as evidenced by buying used and insuring through a insurance company being sued by the State Of California for illegally steering good drivers into assigned risk pool carriers owned by Mercury but under a different name to cover up their scam, and while the insurance company choice does not relate to the vibration issue, the "value shopper" may.
There are different levels of quality in diesel fuels and distributors. Diesel owning value shoppers tend to buy the lowest cost diesel fuel whose low quality causes incomplete combustion which cascades into vibration issues. Using the wrong fuel can cause long-term damage to a vehicle.
Buy more tissue--- enough to dry your tears and stop your dash from rattling your instruments to death.
They don't call 'em Freightshaker for nothin'. 😂
*edited for grammar
Some of his answers are not correct
you dont need a cdl for air brakes i have a maryland class a which says "all non comm vehicles" get it right chump
They call them freight shakes for a reason.
The statement about "gas mileage" pretty much says it all about your ability to make a review on this unit...LMFAO
Swap it for a Cummins
For wannabe pro drivers.
Lies,lies,lies
c7 is the stepchild of the caterpillar family . total junk !
The only way I would trade my F150 for is this Freightliner ❤❤❤