CDL License Classifications:
The Federal standard requires States to issue a CDL to drivers according to the
following license classifications:
Class A -- Any combination of vehicles with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds
provided the GVWR of the vehicle(s) being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
Class B -- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such
vehicle towing a vehicle not in excess of 10,000 pounds GVWR.
Class C -- Any single vehicle, or combination of vehicles, that does not meet the
definition of Class A or Class B, but is either designed to transport 16 or more
passengers, including the driver, or is placarded for hazardous materials.
For more complete details and information please refer to 49 CFR 383.91
Figure 1: Vehicle Groups
The Federal standard requires States to issue a CDL to drivers according to the
following license classifications:
Class A -- Any combination of vehicles with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds
provided the GVWR of the vehicle(s) being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
Class B -- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such
vehicle towing a vehicle not in excess of 10,000 pounds GVWR.
Class C -- Any single vehicle, or combination of vehicles, that does not meet the
definition of Class A or Class B, but is either designed to transport 16 or more
passengers, including the driver, or is placarded for hazardous materials.
For more complete details and information please refer to 49 CFR 383.91
Figure 1: Vehicle Groups
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