A truck may be classified based on its gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), which is the maximum weight with cargo, fuel and passengers.
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GVWR in Pounds
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Class
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<= 6,000
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1
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6,001 to 10,000
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2
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10,001 to 14,000
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3
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14,001 to 16,000
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4
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16,001 to 19,500
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5
|
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19,501 to 26,000
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6
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26,001 to 33,000
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7
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> 33,000
|
8
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Class 2 may be divided into Class 2A or 2B:
(1) Class 2A is <= 8,500 lbs (down to 6,001)
(2) Class 2B is > 8,500 lbs (up to 10,000)
Trucks may also be separated based on duty (light, medium heavy).
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Class
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Duty
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1 to 3
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light
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4 to 6
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medium
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7 or 8
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heavy
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A commercial driver's license (CDL) is required to drive a heavy duty truck. Truck trailers are considered heavy duty trucks.
