Different Classes of Commercial Driver’s Licenses

For the younger generations of commercial truck drivers, it is almost inconceivable to imagine a world where a person may have been permitted to operate a commercial vehicle without any sort of special license. But until the passage of the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986, this was not federally required. While some states did have special license requirements, these rarely depended upon verification of skills, and there were certainly no standards that crossed state lines.

By ensuring that you are in compliance with the law, you can avoid costly fines and penalties or other interruptions to the execution of your business. To gain an ally in your efforts, contact the truck factoring professionals of TBS Factoring Service, LLC at 800-207-7661 to begin the process of opening an account with a company you can trust.

Federal Classification Standards

Under the terms established by Federal law, States are obliged to restrict the issuance of commercial driver’s licenses based upon the weight or other characteristics of the vehicle or vehicles that are to be operated. The following are the standards set forth for these divisions:

• Class A – any combined mass of vehicles with a Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) of 26,001 pounds or greater when the towed body is heavier than 10,000 pounds
• Class B – a single truck or other conveyance with a GCWR of 26,001 pounds or higher, when the towed body is lighter than 10,000 pounds
• Class C – any vehicle that does not fall under the above categories but which is intended to carry 16 or more person or hazardous materials

Understanding what class of commercial driver’s license you or your drivers need is a key component of enabling your venture to grow.

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