What is a Class A CDL ?
The Class A commercial driver's license (CDL) license allows you to operate a combination vehicle. A combination vehicle is most commonly associated with a tractor pulling a trailer, with a Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR), or the total weight of both the tractor and trailer, being 26,001 pounds or more.
Note – If a driver has a CDL A, they can drive a Class B or D (common car or SUV) vehicle.
A few of the vehicles you may be able to drive include:
- Tractor-trailers
- Truck and trailer combinations
- Tractor-trailer buses
- Tanker vehicles
- Livestock carriers
- Flatbeds
Careers that require a Class A CDL include:
- Interstate Tractor Trailer Driver
- Intrastate Tractor Trailer Driver
Choosing the right truck driver training program is a crucial first step in getting your Class A CDL and getting started in your new career. It’s important that the school you choose has an in-depth, hands-on CDL A training curriculum that will prepare you for an exciting career working with a major carrier.
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