2006-06-10 16:32:37 · 7 answers · asked by I-C-U 5 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
I am a truck driver of 19 years, Here is the difference
CDL A any combination of vehicles with carries a weight
classification as set forth by each state.
a tractor trailer, or a dump truck pulling a large trailer.
The key is, if it pivots in the middle, it is class A
NOTE you must have a class A if u drive a road tractor
without its trailer simply because it has a fifth wheel.
CDL B any SINGLE vehicle that carries a weight classification
set forth by your state
2006-06-10 17:05:27 · answer #1 · answered by bobby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The difference between class a and b is class A is for pulling trailers that can carry a weight of 10,000 or more. Class b is driving a rig with no trailer or that will pull less than 10,000, it is that way in Ok anyway.
2006-06-11 00:19:50 · answer #2 · answered by hanzpoo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Each state has their own license classifications, but usually an "A" license is for tractor trailers, and a "B" is for straight trucks over 26,001 lbs GVWR. .
2006-06-11 00:02:50 · answer #3 · answered by fire4511 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the a means 2 or more axles like at least 10 tires. b class is 1 axle and up to 6 tires.
2006-06-10 23:36:43 · answer #4 · answered by fooz1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
class B,10,000 lbs vehicle weight.no combinations.class A tractor trailer
2006-06-10 23:59:10 · answer #5 · answered by straidogg014 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Class a is for split frame vehicles (tractor/trailer) while the class b is for fixed frame (box truck/flatbed).
2006-06-10 23:44:24 · answer #6 · answered by xtowgrunt 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think "A" is for trucks with air brakes I.E. 18 wheeler,,and "B"
is for busses,or smaller 3 axle trucks something to do with weight limits. check with your local DMV
2006-06-10 23:36:29 · answer #7 · answered by t-boy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋