Drivers may be able to operate tractor-trailers, truck and trailer combinations, double and triple trailers, tractor-trailer buses, tanker vehicles, livestock carriers, and flatbeds.
This license allows the driver to operate any vehicle with a GVWR greater than 26, pounds, as well as any vehicle towing a trailer that does not exceed a GVWR of 10, pounds.
Drivers may be able to operate straight trucks, box trucks like delivery trucks , large buses such as school buses and city buses, and tourist buses , and dump trucks with small trailers. This license allows the driver to operate any vehicle that is designed to transport 16 or more passengers including the driver. The differences between the types of CDLs relates to the types of vehicles and the weight of the vehicles, particularly the load that the vehicles will be towing.
A class A CDL is required for operation of a combination of vehicles such as a tractor connected to a trailer with a gross vehicle weight of 26, pounds or more and a towing capacity of more than 10, pounds. This is the more inclusive CDL, allowing for the operation of what most people refer to as big-rigs or wheelers. A class A CDL with the correct endorsements should allow for the operation of most commercial motor vehicles, including class B and class C vehicles.
Training for a class A CDL can vary depending on which program you pursue, and may include hands-on and behind-the-wheel training, vehicle maintenance, federal and state regulations training, and other components that can teach students to safely drive and operate a class A vehicle. The class A CDL can be a choice for a driver interested in driving different types of commercial motor vehicles. A class B CDL is required for the operation of a single vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of 26, pounds or more and a towing capacity of no more than 10, pounds.
While a CDL is a license for vehicles that have a GVWR of over 26, or more, each class has a specific type of vehicles that a holder is legally allowed to drive. Class A CDL holders are allowed to drive any type of vehicle.
It also entitles you to haul a trailer that weighs 10, pounds or more. Special endorsements can be obtained for hauling specific types of cargo, such as hazardous materials.
The following types of vehicles may be driven with a Class A: Tractor-trailer, also known as a semi, big rig or wheeler Truck and trailer combinations, including double and triple trailers Tractor trailer buses Tanker vehicles Flatbed vehicles Most Class B and Class C vehicles, depending on endorsement requirements A Class B CDL lets you drive a single vehicle weighing 26, pounds or more without a trailer.
It also allows you to operate any vehicle towing a trailer that weighs less than 10, pounds. The following types of vehicles may be driven with a Class B: Straight trucks Large buses, such as city buses, tourist buses and school buses Segmented buses Box trucks, including delivery trucks and furniture trucks Dump trucks with small trailers Some Class C vehicles with the correct endorsements The Class C CDL applies to vehicles not covered by Classes A or B.
It is needed to drive vehicles that transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver, and for some smaller vehicles that haul hazardous materials. It is the preferred choice of most drivers wanting a long-term career on the road. It authorizes the driver to operate a greater variety of commercial vehicles. It typically allows drivers to travel longer distances and see the country. Trucking is seen as a short-term job before moving on to a more permanent career.
The driver wants to work a more limited geographic scope, such as within a single metro area or state. Have questions and want to speak with a Recruiter? Call today. Recent Posts. Follow Us.
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