As a truck driver for Prime Inc., you’ll have the opportunity to earn competitive pay and enjoy lots of exciting perks while pursuing a career on the road. Show You’ll also have a tremendous responsibility every time you sit behind the wheel, to deliver your cargo on time, while keeping the roads safe for everyone. Driving a commercial vehicle takes a higher level of skill than driving a regular consumer car, truck or van. The federal government requires a commercial driver’s license, or CDL, for truck drivers, as well as those who operate other commercial vehicles for a living, such as straight trucks or buses. There are four scenarios where drivers are required to have a CDL:
Because different types of commercial vehicles have different skill requirements, there are three categories of CDLs which are known as Class A, Class B, and Class C. Let’s take a look at the requirements and vehicles you may drive under each class, with particular attention to the key differences between Class A and Class B. Different Types of Commercial Driver’s LicensesThe type of CDL required depends upon the type of vehicle you want to drive. Here’s a summary of the different CDL classes and the vehicles that may be operated with each.
Comparing the Class A and Class B CDLIn addition to being required for driving a big rig, there are other advantages of choosing a Class A CDL. There are typically more jobs available that require a Class A than a Class B. For example, you are guaranteed a job as a company driver when you obtain your Class A CDL during the training program with Prime, Inc, as long as you meet their qualifications. Acquiring a Class A CDL offers other advantages:
The market for Class B jobs is very competitive, as there are fewer of them. Drivers might choose a Class B CDL under the following circumstances:
Are you looking to pursue a career driving semi-trucks? Then you’ll need to obtain your Class A CDL. Prime Inc. offers a driver training program to prepare you for your Class A CDL exam, so you can acquire the skills you’ll need to drive the commercial vehicle you plan to operate. Ready to get started with the next step? Apply now to see if you qualify to begin training and get on the road to truck driving success! Have questions and want to speak with a Recruiter? Call 866-290-1568 today. What does a class B mean?A Class B CDL lets you drive a single vehicle weighing 26,001 pounds or more without a trailer. It also allows you to operate any vehicle towing a trailer that weighs less than 10,000 pounds. The following types of vehicles may be driven with a Class B: Straight trucks.
What is class A vs Class B?When more than one class of stock is offered, companies traditionally designate them as Class A and Class B, with Class A carrying more voting rights than Class B shares. Class A shares may offer 10 voting rights per stock held, while class B shares offer only one.
What is a Class A license in Texas?Description. Class A. Authorizes an individual to drive: A single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more. A combination of vehicles with a GCWR of 26,001 pounds or more provided the GVWR of the vehicle(s) towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
What does class C stand for?A Class C Driver's license is a special type of Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Drivers who obtain a class C license may operate passenger vans, small hazardous materials (HAZMAT) trucks, and small trucks towing a trailer.
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