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What type of commercial vehicle should you drive for a Passenger Endorsement? In Louisiana, there are five driver’s license classes: Class A includes combination vehicles with gross combination weight ratings (GCWR) of equal to or greater than 26,001 pounds and towed gross vehicle weight ratings (GVWR) greater than 10,000 pounds. A Class A license holder can drive the Class B and C commercial vehicles with the requisite endorsements. Class B is comprised of heavy straight vehicles with G... Read More

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

If you want to be issued a commercial driver’s license P endorsement (CDL) in the State of Utah, there is special training that you must receive. You must also submit a medical certificate, take a written test, and then apply in person for the license at any office of the Utah Department of Public Safety Works (DPS). Since 9186, it has been illegal to have more than one license. You have to choose between having either a regular license or a commercial license. You can only have state of issu... Read More