Match the vehicle, trailer, passengers and cargo to the license.

Compare Class A, Class B, commercial Class C, air-brake and transmission restrictions, plus N, T, P, S, H and X endorsements.

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Class ACombination vehicles

Generally authorizes a combination with a GCWR of 26,001 pounds or more when the towed vehicle exceeds 10,000 pounds GVWR.

Open Class A

Class BHeavy single vehicles

Generally covers a single vehicle with GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more, and certain buses or towing within Class B limits.

Open Class B

Commercial CPassenger or hazmat operation

Used when the vehicle is not Class A or B by weight but commercial passenger or hazardous-material authority is required.

Open commercial C

NTankLiquid or gas in qualifying tanks TDoubles/TriplesMultiple trailers PPassengerPassenger-carrying vehicles SSchool BusSchool bus plus P and certificate requirements HHazardous MaterialsKnowledge, ELDT and TSA threat assessment XTank + HazmatCombined N and H authority

Restrictions matter as much as endorsements

Testing in a vehicle without full air brakes, a manual transmission, or the proper tractor-trailer configuration can place restrictions on the CDL. Train and test in the equipment needed for the intended job.