In most states, this license allows the driver to operate any vehicle with a semi-trailer or trailer with two or more axles. This also includes any combination of vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) greater than 26,000 pounds (provided that the GVWR of the towed vehicle is in excess of 10,000 pounds). A Class A CDL is required for:
- drivers towing trailers with more than 10,000 pounds of GVWR
- Also allows the holder to operate Class B and C vehicles
Depending on the state, additional endorsements may be required. Drivers may be able to operate tractor-trailers, truck and trailer combinations, double and triple trailers, tractor-trailer buses, tanker vehicles, livestock carriers, and flatbeds.
2. Class B CDL
This license allows the driver to operate any vehicle with a GVWR greater than 26,000 pounds, as well as any vehicle towing a trailer that does not exceed a GVWR of 10,000 pounds. A Class B CDL is required for:
- drivers towing trailers with less than 10,000 pounds of GVWR
- drivers can operate Class C vehicles, but not Class A vehicles
Drivers may be able to operate straight trucks, box trucks (like delivery trucks), large buses (such as school buses and city buses, and tourist buses), and dump trucks with small trailers.
Box Truck Class B CDL A Class B CDL allows a driver to operate commercial trucks that have an attached cab and cargo area with a combined weight greater than 26,000 pounds, as well as trucks with a detached towed cargo vehicle that weighs less than 10,000 pounds. An Example is a Box Truck. Class B license holders can also drive any CDL Class B + P Vehicles.
CDL Class B Box Truck
CDL Class B vehicles are defined as any vehicle that weighs more than 26,000 lbs. and has no trailer or if there is a trailer it must weigh less than 10,000 lbs. Some examples are box trucks, dump trucks, garbage truck, and cement truck just to name a few.
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Simple Steps to Get A Commercial Driver's License in New Jersey
ENROLL
In order to get CDL one must be at least 18 years old. Should possess a valid driver's license (not probationary) and must also be able to pass a DOT physical test. Find more details here NJ state Commercial license website click here.
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PERMIT
Getting Your New Jersey CDL Permit is Much like getting a regular driver's license. A permit is required to move forward with the steps of obtaining a CDL. You can get a Class B CDL permit by passing a series of written exams and vision test. . You can find the requirements to obtaining a New Jersey Class B CDL permit here.
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ROAD TEST
In New Jersey, a CDL driving test is required to be passed. Driver must have to pass 2 and half hour long road test to get Commercial Driving Licence. After the skills test has been passed, a driver will receive an actual CDL license from the State of New Jersey. To view more details on CDL testing in New Jersey, click here.
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