Commercial Driver's Licence - Expert Level - Part 1/2

In the United States, the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986 established minimum requirements that must be met when a state issues a CDL. It specifies the following types of license:

Class A CDL drivers. Drive vehicles weighing 26,001 pounds or greater, or any combination of vehicles weighing 26,001 pounds or greater when towing a trailer weighing more than 10,000 pounds. Transports quantities of hazardous materials that require warning placards under Department of Public Safety regulations.Class A Driver License permits. Is a step in preparation for Class A drivers to become a Commercial Driver.Class B CDL driver. Class B is designed to transport 16 or more passengers (including driver) or more than 8 passengers (including the driver) for compensation.This includes, but is not limited to, tow trucks, tractor trailers, and buses. Commercial driver's license (CDL). These licenses, however, are not all created equal. The type of vehicle you intend to operate dictates your CDL classification, and vice versa. Classes for commercial driver licenses are:

Class A.Class B.Class C

Each CDL classification is distinguished by the vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) among other items. Keep in mind that the CDL classification you apply for will determine not only the type of vehicle you are allowed to drive, but also which endorsements you may be required to obtain