According to the Federal Register, a commercial motor vehicle is considered, “as one having a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 10,001 pounds or more; designed to transport more than 15 passengers, including the driver; or transporting hazardous materials in quantities requiring the vehicle to be placarded.”
If you’re unsure as to whether or not the truck involved in the accident is a commercial vehicle, contact an 18-wheeler accident attorney. Your lawyer can investigate the vehicle and determine the type of truck, and assist you with your claim, if applicable.