European driver's license Type B and 10,000lb vehicle in USA [duplicate]

We are a Belgian couple and want to travel in the US with a truck camper. This truck camper will weigh around 10,000 lbs (4500 kg).

In Belgium we have a driver's licence Type B (European and International), the normal driver's licence for a car. But in Europe those licences are limited to vehicles under 7,715 lbs (3500 kg).

Could you tell us whether this driver's licence will be legally sufficient to drive our truck camper of almost 10,000 lbs in the US?

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Best Answer

I couldn't find an official page which addresses the weight of vehicle and foreign licenses, so I head to truck campers renting agencies, and I found the answer there.

From allmotorhomerentals.com:

With a normal driving licence you are allowed to drive every recreational vehicle. It doesn't matter if it's a small motorhome or a large buscamper. The U.S. has an agreement with most countries whereby the renter's full national driving license may be used for a period of up to one year in the U.S.A. International Driving Permits are generally not required in the U.S.A but it is recommended to carry one. If they are taken, they are only valid in conjunction with a full national driving license.

and from moturis.com:

DRIVER’S REQUIREMENTS
Drivers License A national automobile driver's license is required. We recommend customers to carry a translation of the national driver's license or an international driver's license, but under any circumstances, customer must provide a valid national driver's license at pick-up.
Drivers Age Minimum age is 21 years for all vehicles

From that I understand that any driver's license is welcomed as long as you are 21 and the license is in English or you carry an international license along with it.

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Is my European driving Licence valid in US?

People who drive in the U.S. must have a valid driver's license. If you're a foreign visitor, some states require you to have an International Driving Permit (IDP) and a valid license from your own country.

What vehicles can I drive with a category B license?

The category B licence lets you drive a motor vehicle with a maximum weight of up to 3,500kg, it can't have more than eight passenger seats. If you want to use a trailer the most it can weigh without additional hassle is 750kg.

What does a Category B license entitle you to drive?

The law currently allows drivers with Category B (car licence) to drive vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes MAM (maximum authorised mass) with up to 8 passenger seats. The B+E driving licence will allow you to drive up to a combined towing weight of 7 tonnes.

What is a category B car Licence?

A category B driving licence authorises you to drive a car, van or 4 x 4 which has a maximum mass (as specified by the manufacturer) of not more than 3,500kg and is designed and constructed to carry no more than eight passengers in addition to the driver.

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