Truck classification determines the type of commercial driver’s license (CDL) needed to operate any vehicle weighing over 10,000 pounds. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) governs CDL classifications and requirements.
The FMCSA CDL classifications and requirements include:
Driver hours-of-service laws;
Truck weigh station guidelines;
Truck permit requirements;
DOT number regulations; and
Truck maintenance and repair needs.
When these safety requirements are ignored, the chances of truck accidents multiply.