Latest Driving & DMV Information Sep 2014, page 3

Should you get a Class A CDL in Colorado? You must have a valid Class A commercial driver’s license in order to drive any combination vehicle that has a gross combination weight rating (GCWR) of greater than 26,000 pounds, with a towed gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of greater than 10,000 pounds. Combination vehicles are usually semi-trailer trucks (also called tractor trailers), but can include any vehicle with a towing engine that carries cargo. Class A license holders can also drive C... Read More

A commercial driver’s license is usually required for driving large trucks, buses, and vehicles carrying hazardous materials. A Class B CDL is required for any vehicle or vehicle combination with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of greater than 26,000 pounds, towing equal to or less than 10,000 pounds. The most common examples of Class B vehicles are straight trucks, buses, and trucks towing smaller units. This article will go over how to apply for a Class B CDL in Kansas, including some... Read More

Who requires a Class C commercial driver’s license? The formal definition for a Class C vehicle is a single vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) equal to or less than 26,000 pounds, towing another unit equal to or less than 10,000 pounds. Class C vehicles are comprised of buses designed to transport, including the driver, at least sixteen passengers. They also include vehicles transporting hazardous materials. People who want to drive a Class C vehicle are required to obtain a Cl... Read More