What is a Class B CDL?

A Class B commercial driver license is required to operate:

• A single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 lbs. or heavier. AND/OR
• Any vehicle as described above that is towing another vehicle weighing UP TO 10,000 lbs

As with Class A licenses, you may be required to possess specific endorsements to operate some vehicles with a Class B license. Some of the vehicles you may be allowed to operate (with the right endorsement) include:

• Straight trucks
• Large buses, including:
  • City buses.
  • Tourist buses.
  • School buses.
• Segmented buses.
• Box trucks, such as:
  • Delivery drivers.
  • Couriers.
  • Furniture delivery.
• Dump trucks with small trailers.

In addition, a Class B license may allow you to operate some Class C vehicles if you possess the correct endorsements. For more information, visit our guide to CDL endorsements.