What is the difference between a Class A, Class B, & a Class C drivers license in the U.S.?

Here's a quick break down... There are many more rules, but basically...





Class A is for heavy truck/trailer combinations over 26,000 lbs.





Class B is for trucks over 26,000 lbs, but not towing a trailer, and for buses or vans capable of carrying 15 or more passengers (Passenger endorsement required).





Class C is your basic drivers license, and you can drive a truck less than 26,000 lbs, or tow a trailer less than 10,000 lbs. You can also carry passengers as long as you have fewer than 14 seats.





Most states allow RVs and privately owned vehicles towing travel trailers, horse trailers, etc to operate over these limits on just a basic class C license. You can get more details on the requirements for your state by checking with your local Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)

What is the difference between a Class A, Class B, %26amp; a Class C drivers license in the U.S.?
Class C is only good for passenger type vehicles.


Class B is for commercial vehicles that are one unit(straight trucks).


Class A can drive all of the above as well as articulated vehicles (tractor-trailers and combinations, etc)


Both Class A and B have to have endorsements.For example: air brakes require an endorsement, as well as passenger (to carry passengers for hire), and multiple trailers, and Haz-Mat has to have an endorsement as well as a background check.