Drivers have been required to have a commercial driver's license (CDL) in order to drive commercial motor vehicle if GVWR is 26,001 pounds or more.

For more information please visit a links below:
https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/registration/commercial-drivers-license/drivers
https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/license-id/driver-licenses/commercial/Pages/default.aspx

To check for recall please visit a link below:

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls

DOT Inspection:
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-III/subchapter-B/part-396?toc=1

NC Safety Inspection:
https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/title-registration/emissions-safety/Pages/safety-inspections.aspx