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A CDL is a commercial driver's license, a type of licensing mandated by the U.S. federal government. CDL licenses vary from state to state. Federal law requires a distinction between three specific classes of trucks (A, B and C).
History
The Class B CDL began with the signing of the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986.
Size
Class B CDLs are reserved for drivers who operate vehicles that are 26,001 pounds or more but are towing a trailer that weighs fewer than 10,000 lbs.
Effects
Drivers with a Class B CDL can operate smaller vehicles as well as those within Class B but are prohibited from operating a truck hauling a heavier trailer.
Requirements
In order to obtain a Class B CDL, prospective drivers must successfully pass a written examination and a skills test that demonstrates the ability to operate a large vehicle.
Warning
Any driver who operates a Class B vehicle without the proper CDL license can be subject to a civil penalty of up to $2,500 or a criminal penalty of up to $5,000 or up to 90 days in prison, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation.
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