CDL A or B question

i would say class A----its a combination not a single vehicle

 

What is the GVRW of the truck and the GVWR of the trailer? Both are found on the VIN plates. The trucks will be on the door or the "B" pillar. Some GM models may have it inside the truck by the seatbelt assembly. The trailer VIN plate generally is on the left side or could be on the tongue. If the gross combination weight is in excess of 26,000 lbs and the trailer is 10,001 lbs or more a class A CDL is required.

Class A CDL: (a) Has a gross combination weight rating of 11,794 kilograms or more (26,001 pounds or more) inclusive of a towed unit(s) with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds);



Class B CDL: the power unit is 26,001 lbs or more and may tow a trailer that is 10,000 lbs or LESS.

 

Does the plate on the truck cover the truck or truck and trailer?

For example: truck's GVWR is 30,000lbs and trailer's GVWR is 20,000lbs, does the truck need to have a plate good for 50,000lbs or just 30,000lbs?

 

I have no idea what you are talking about. The power unit (truck) has a VIN plate that has a GVWR. The trailer has a VIN plate with a GVWR. You take both GVWR's add them together. If the combination GVWR is over 26,000 lbs and the trailer GVWR in 10,001 lbs or more, class A CDL required. The truck is not married to the trailer so no power unit is going to have a trailer's plate on it.

 

My question was in regards to the license plates on the truck and trailer.

 

lv2race. I think your asking what the truck is registered for? That would be up to the owner, at the time of registration.
The GVWR is not what is on the ID plate on the truck.

 

If combination is over 26,000 lbs and you will cross State lines you'll need to have apportioned registration. Some vehicle are exempt from apportioned registration. If you stay intrastate you'll have to check with the DMV in your State.

 

Got it, thank you.