Driving on a suspended license in a different state a 2 part situation here...

[rentiap]

CALIFORNIA CODES
VEHICLE CODE
SECTION 100-680
415. (a) A "motor vehicle" is a vehicle that is self-propelled.
(b) "Motor vehicle" does not include a self-propelled wheelchair,
motorized tricycle, or motorized quadricycle, if operated by a person
who, by reason of physical disability, is otherwise unable to move
about as a pedestrian.
(c) For purposes of Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 3000) of
Division 2, "motor vehicle" includes a recreational vehicle as that
term is defined in subdivision (a) of Section 18010 of the Health and
Safety Code, but does not include a truck camper.

I like ours here in California.
How many of you have a car that can propel it's self without the help of a navigator?

[farmer_giles_of_ham]

The laws are substantially the same everywhere, just stated somewhat differently.

All state codes use the word "transportation" to define a motor vehicle, which defines operation, which defines driver, which defines the need for a license.

It boils down to- what does "transportation" mean? The word seems to imply "for-hire", from the beginning.

I can see how a regular DL (from any state) could be a 'pending-endorsement' cdl. It's good for all the other benefits, except for an actual hire. Insurance regulations, job qualifications, proof of competence, etc. This is the state's response to a popular demand for regulated driving credentials- so the formerly exclusive CDL was extended to the general public.

transportation= carrying as though 'for-hire'

transportation for compensation= actually carrying 'for-hire'

The state still regulates the use of the public ways. They still require all the terms and conditions of license- civil info, capacity, and competence. That goes back to the IDP issue (see thread "Vehicle Code Remedy").