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Class C Commercial Driver's License |
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The class C commercial driver's license (CDL) provides a wide range of vehicle types and trucking jobs. This is among the most flexible CDLs. It can be used for everything from recreational vehicles and buses to passenger vehicles, and even hazmat transportation vehicles. |
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With a class C license, you can operate straight boxes, trucks, dump trucks, and buses designed to hold 16 passengers or more including the driver. |
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Passenger Vehicles |
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New York drivers can choose from a variety of license classes. The classes are tailored to various needs for driving and the different kinds of vehicles. No matter if you're hoping to cruise down Broadway in dad and mom's 1986 Toyota Corolla or pilot a semi through the Adirondacks knowing the meaning of each class is vital. |
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If you are looking to drive passenger vehicles, such as station wagons and sedans the class C non-CDL license is the best choice. It allows the operation of single vehicles that have GVWR of up to 26,001 pounds. You may also tow vehicles with a maximum trailer weight of up to 10,000 pounds. Drivers can add endorsements on their class C license to gain more job opportunities. These endorsements include passenger (P) tanks (T) and hazardous materials (H). These endorsements are typically added by passing additional knowledge tests and specific tests for skills. |
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Passenger vehicles in the class C non-CDL license are restricted to carrying up to 16 passengers, which includes the driver. Drivers are also required to limit the number of passengers who are under 18 they transport, unless it is an immediate family member or someone who is over 18. Teen drivers who are under 18 and are licensed with a class C license must have at least one parent or guardian present in the vehicle at all times. |
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To be qualified for a non-CDL class C license, you must be at least 18 years old and pass a medical exam. You must also meet federal requirements if you are planning to drive on the interstate or transport hazardous materials. |
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A class M license is offered to those who wish to drive motorcycles or mopeds. This is only available to drivers in junior years, and is only valid in New York. Drivers with a class M driver's license can only operate motorbikes and other motorized two-wheel vehicles. New York teens are required to complete a course of instruction and log practice time before they are able to obtain their class M license. The license for teens will be subject to restrictions, for example, the driver being prohibited from transporting anyone under 21 and not driving from 11 p.m. until 6 a.m. |
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Combination Vehicles |
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If your job requires a combination vehicle, Class C is the license for you. It allows you to operate vehicles with a gross weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more, with trailer(s) that weigh 10,000 pounds or less. This includes small hazmat vehicles, delivery trucks and passenger vans. You could also drive the school bus, if you've got the appropriate endorsements and pass the background checks as well as the medical tests. |
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Many states have added regulations and rules for drivers with this class of license. One of the requirements is to keep a logbook that records the amount of time you've driven, and what type(s) you're carrying. Failure to maintain the log book could result in fines and even the possibility of a CDL suspension. In some cases you might need to get loads that are too large if you're hauling cargo that exceeds certain limits. |
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You must be at minimum 18 years old to be eligible for a Class C license. You must pass the required test of knowledge and skills and complete any required training or on-the job experience to be able to advance to a CDL level. You must be at least 21 years old to drive across state lines or carry hazardous materials. |
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You must pass a medical test and undergo a background examination which includes a criminal history check, in order to be eligible for a Class C license. You must also pass the drug test. Some states may require you to take driver's education courses or participate in training in truck safety before they can issue a CDL. |
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There are also other restrictions that you have to meet in order to operate in a vehicle that has a class-C license. Some restrictions are based on age as well as upon the type of vehicle you're driving, or the passengers you're transporting. For example, some states do not permit passengers who are not family members to travel who are younger than 21 while others limit the number of non-family passengers to only one. |
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A few endorsements that you could add to your class C license include the P-passenger endorsement, the T-double or triple trailer endorsement for California and the H-hazardous substances endorsement. In order to add these endorsements, you must passing a separate knowledge test and occasionally a special skills test. |
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Towing Vehicles |
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A category C + E license is one of the most comprehensive HGV licenses that you can obtain which permits drivers to operate a range of large trailers and trucks. This includes single and double trailers that have an authorized maximum mass (MAM), up to 8,250kg. It also allows drivers to drive articulated vehicles like coaches and lorries, and also the more basic drawbar vehicle known as an tipper or artic truck. |
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Drivers who have the category C license are able to also operate small commercial vehicles such as vans or [prawo jazdy na skuter](https://kartaxpresspoland.com/) trucks. They can also drive straight or box trucks dump trucks, straight trucks. They can also operate buses that can carry more than 16 passengers for hire and vehicles that transport hazardous materials, provided they hold the appropriate endorsements. |
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Tow truck drivers are another group that requires a category C license. Tow truck operators typically use tow trucks that have an GVWR that is less than 26,001 pounds. They can tow other vehicles, as long as the towed vehicle's GVWR is less than or equal to the towtruck. |
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If the tow truck is GVWR more than 26,001 pounds or the driver plans to transport people or dangerous material, then they will need an upgrade to a higher level CDL. There are two levels of tow truck operator licenses, level 1 and level 2. Level 2 certification requires at least one year experience as the driver of a tow vehicle. This certification is required for tow vehicles that exceed 10,000 pounds GVWR, regardless of whether they aren't towing or transporting passengers in exchange for compensation. |
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Drivers with a category C licence can also get an additional license called a T endorsement that enables them to drive double or triple-trailer vehicles. This requires them to pass an additional written and a practical test, and an assessment of driving. This is an optional add-on to the category C licence, and some employers only require their drivers to hold an T licence for specific jobs. Some drivers opt to obtain it to improve their chances in the industry and to show that they are able to operate a more complex vehicle. |
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Hazardous Materials |
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You'll require a Class C commercial license to operate a vehicle that can carry 16 or more people including the driver. This also includes vehicles that transport hazardous materials, or HazMat. In addition to passenger vans and small HAZMAT vehicles This category also includes vehicles that are used for general freight transport, including trucks that have tanks that are rated. The class C CDL holders must possess an endorsement for tanks and could also be required to pass a hazardous materials knowledge test. |
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A hazardous material is any chemical gas, explosive, or other substance that is classified as a dangerous material in 49 CFR Part 172. It is defined as a material that poses a significant threat to life or injury, serious damage to property, or causes danger or harm of health, safety, or welfare for the environment or individuals and is transported using any vehicle other than an aircraft, railcar or vessel. Any department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States or a State that transports hazardous materials is considered to be a carrier. |
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The DOT has formulated specific rules for the transportation of hazardous materials. These rules outline the requirements for shipping papers, labeling placards, labels and other issues. Drivers who break the rules could be charged with a DOT violation and could face penalties and fines. |
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To qualify for a Class C Commercial Driver's License, you must meet these requirements: |
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To get a Class-C commercial driver's licence you must be at least 21 years old and have a good driving record. You must also be physically qualified to drive the vehicle you intend to drive. This means taking a medical examination and undergoing a drug screening. In some instances, you might be required to undergo a background screening and fingerprinting. You must also meet the DOT's minimum requirements for training which includes a classroom class and on-road training. Some companies require their drivers to complete specific hazardous material training which is an additional cost on top of a class-C commercial driver's license. |
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