No. U-Haul doesn't rent out trucks higher than Class 6, which have a GVWR under the weight requirements for a CDL.
Yes, and you would need hazmat and tanker endorsements, as well.
Yes. You need a CDL and a hazmat endorsement both. You're well above the allotted amount which can be transported without the tanker and hazmat endorsements.
What exactly is a "mini-Peterbilt", may I ask? If you're referring to pickup trucks with aftermarket bodies designed to look like Class 8 trucks, then no, you don't need a CDL for that.
Yes, you generally need a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) to haul acetylene in commercial quantities since acetylene is considered a hazardous material. Requirements may vary by state, so it is important to check with local regulations.
No, you don't.
They require a tanker endorsement, and most commodities they haul also require the driver to have a hazmat endorsement.
No. U-Haul trucks are under 26,000 lbs. GVWR... the only way you would need any type of CDL to operate a U-Haul truck is if it were hauling a sufficient quantity of hazardous material that it was required to display placards, which is more than likely going to be a practice prohibited by U-Haul. The best way (and, really, only feasible way) to obtain your CDL is to attend a truck driving school. Most community colleges have them, and many transportation companies host their own driving schools, as well.
If the truck has air brakes, for instance, that will require a CDL to legally operate it. The knowledge about air brake systems, pressures, and testing those systems before driving away is crucial to their operation and safety of others.
CDL is an acronym for Commercial Drivers License. It's essentially a license for driving large vehicles such as lorries. The CDL comes in three groups (A, B, C) which dictate what you're allowed to haul.
Yes, you will need insurance to drive with a CDL license.
Depends on the vehicle. You can run line haul in a tractor-trailer or straight truck. If you're running a tractor-trailer, you need a Class A. If it's a straight truck, you need a Class B.