What is the difference between a class A CDL and a Class B CDL?

Answer 1

Simply put Class B is for straight trucks over 26,001LBS and Class A is for Tractor Trailers..Also known as Combination vehicles. Class A is the trump you can drive any kind of truck given you have the proper endorsements....I.E. Tanker endorsement, doubles/triples endorsement, School Bus endorsement, And the almighty HAZMAT endorsement. Get the hazmat it makes you so much more marketable when looking for a driving job.

Answer 2

I don't know if it's the same in all states, but the only difference is that with a Class A CDL you can haul over 10,000 pounds. With the Class B it's suppose to be under 10,000 pounds.

Answer 3

The size of the trailers that you're licensed to drive. I picked this up from a Federal Website for you.
Classes of License:

The Federal standard requires States to issue a CDL to drivers according to the following license classifications:

Class A -- Any combination of vehicles with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds provided the GVWR of the vehicle(s) being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.

Class B -- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing a vehicle not in excess of 10,000 pounds GVWR.

Class C -- Any single vehicle, or combination of vehicles, that does not meet the definition of Class A or Class B, but is either designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver, or is placarded for hazardous materials.

Answer 4

classification A . . . lets you function autos which tow trailers or different autos with a GVWR over 10,000 kilos. a classification "A" license also lets you function classification B and C autos. classification B . . . lets you function unmarried autos with a GVWR of 26,001 lbs or extra OR a gross mix weight score (GCWR) of 26,001 lbs. or extra, towing trailers/autos rated at 10,000 kilos GVWR or a lot less. a classification "B" license also lets you function classification C autos. classification C . . .lets you function autos lower than 26,001 lbs. GVWR; that are designed to shipping 16 or extra persons which include the motive force; or that carry 15 or a lot less human beings (which include the motive force) transporting babies to or from college and residential oftentimes for repayment, or carry unsafe substances in quantities requiring placarding.