Class B

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Kevin L.'s Comment
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How do I study for just a class b?

guyjax(Guy Hodges)'s Comment
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How do I study for just a class b?

Why only class b? Sort of seems like a waste of time really. You should try for class A that way you have more options including class b. But regardless you will still pay the same for schooling cause the training is not much different except it's a straight truck instead of a combination vehicle.

Combination Vehicle:

A vehicle with two separate parts - the power unit (tractor) and the trailer. Tractor-trailers are considered combination vehicles.
Brett Aquila's Comment
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Welcome aboard Kevin!

Indeed we always recommend that people get their Class A instead of class B. At some schools the class B program will be cheaper, but you're severely limiting your opportunities. Why go through the time, trouble, and expense of getting a CDL and then settling for a Class B? Go for the Class A right away. Then you know better opportunities will always be open to you.

Also, have you looked around at the job market for Class B? Do you already have a job lined up for it? Because most Class B jobs pay kinda lousy unless you're unloading the truck yourself. Then you can make better money.

CDL:

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:

  • Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
  • Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
  • Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
  • Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
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