Do I need a CDL to haul bumper-pull loads?

Not always. It depends mainly on the combined gross weight rating of your truck and trailer and how you operate. Check federal and state rules for each load.

Does a non-CDL flag mean the load is legal for me to haul?

No. The flag means the load may fit a non-CDL setup. You're responsible for confirming your license, weight ratings and authority for every load.

Do non-CDL drivers still need to be verified?

Yes. Every carrier completes free verification of federal registration, authority and insurance before booking loads.

What kinds of loads are often non-CDL?

Lighter travel trailers, cargo and utility trailers, small boats, ATVs and motorcycles are common examples, depending on weight and equipment.

Non-CDL Load Board for Bumper-Pull Drivers

Many bumper-pull loads — travel trailers, cargo trailers, utility trailers, boats and small equipment — can be hauled with a pickup and a bumper-pull hitch. Bumpster Pull marks loads that are potential non-CDL opportunities so you can find work that fits your setup.

Whether you need a CDL depends on the combined weight rating of your truck and trailer, the type of operation and your state's rules. You're always responsible for confirming your licensing for each load.

Find Loads Post a Load

How Non-CDL Loads Are Marked

Shippers and brokers can flag a load as a potential non-CDL opportunity when they post it. Equipment matching then compares the load with the truck and hitch details in your profile. The flag is guidance, not a legal determination.

What You Need to Get Started

Your USDOT number, and MC number if you have operating authority
Insurance on file
Your truck and hitch details for equipment matching
A phone for dispatches, navigation and proof of delivery

New Authorities Welcome

Carrier onboarding and verification are free. New authorities aren't turned away because of authority age — the age is shown clearly so shippers can decide. Verification checks federal records and insurance; it isn't a safety or legal guarantee.

Tools for Every Haul

Loads near your drop-off to cut empty miles
Pickup and delivery weather plus weather along the route
Google Maps and Waze navigation links
Safe stop finder for rest, fuel and parking
Proof of delivery with photos and a digital signature
Payment secured in the payment workflow and released after delivery approval

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a CDL to haul bumper-pull loads?: Not always. It depends mainly on the combined gross weight rating of your truck and trailer and how you operate. Check federal and state rules for each load.
Does a non-CDL flag mean the load is legal for me to haul?: No. The flag means the load may fit a non-CDL setup. You're responsible for confirming your license, weight ratings and authority for every load.
Do non-CDL drivers still need to be verified?: Yes. Every carrier completes free verification of federal registration, authority and insurance before booking loads.
What kinds of loads are often non-CDL?: Lighter travel trailers, cargo and utility trailers, small boats, ATVs and motorcycles are common examples, depending on weight and equipment.

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