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Class A: Vehicles (or combinations) with a GVWR/GCWR in excess of 26,000 lbs., provided the vehicle in tow (i.e., the trailer) has a GVWR in excess of 10,000 lbs.

Class B: Single vehicles with a GVWR in excess of 26,000 lbs., or combinations with a single vehicle with a GVWR in excess of 26,000 lbs, and a vehicle in tow with a GVWR not exceeding 10,000 lbs.

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Q: What's the difference between a cdl class a and a cdl class b?
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Does CDL class A override a CDL class B?

Not sure what you mean, exactly. Class A is considered the "higher" classification, yes. If you have a Class A CDL, you can operate vehicles requiring that class of licence or any class below that. You could operate a vehicle requiring a Class B CDL, for example, but a driver with a Class B CDL wouldn't be permitted to operate a combination requiring a Class A CDL.


Can you have a gross combination weight of 75000 pounds with a class d cdl and still be legal?

CDL classes are A, B, and C - there is no Class D CDL.


Can a cdl driver drive a triaxal dump truck with a trailer and small piece of equipment on it?

Depends on which Class of CDL. A driver with a Class C CDL is not licensed on that vehicle. A driver with a Class B CDL can drive that combination only if the GVW of the trailer is less than 10,000 lbs. A driver with a Class A CDL can drive it.


Can you drive into Florida with a Georgia learners cdl class a if accompanied by another person with cdl class a license?

Yes.


Do you need a cdl for a class 3 rollback?

Class 3 truck with a rollback body? No, it doesn't require a CDL.


Can an experienced driver easily get a CDL class B?

You can obtain a CDL class B license at your local DMV. To obtain a CDL class B license you are required to take several tests before obtaining your license.


I have a 3800 gallon tandem tank truck do I need a class A or B CDL?

You will need a Class B CDL with tanker endorsement.


Do you need a cdl to drive a tow truck?

Depends. You can drive up to a Class 6 truck (up to 26,000 lbs. GVWR) without a CDL. Class 7 or Class 8 trucks require a CDL.


Class c driver?

Before you can become a class c driver, you must have your cdl license. The cdl license is given to you by the state you live in.


Does the type of brakes on trucks determine if you need a cdl license?

No. The weight determines what class licence you must obtain (there are non-CDL Class A and B licences available), and the usage is what determines whether or not you actually need a CDL class licence to operate it.


Do you have to have a driver liaisons to get cdl?

Yes. You have to have some class of unrestricted drivers licence before you can get a CDL.


Can you drive a car if you have a class A CDL?

Yes.....