There are 3 CDL classes, which are followed with further endorsements for specific qualifications. Nevertheless, here is a summary of the three CDL classes:
- Class A CDL- Required for any vehicle that has a gross combination weight rating of 26.0001lbs, or more. This includes tractor-trailers, truck and trailer combination, livestock carriers, flatbeds, tanker vehicles;
- Class B CDL- Required for a single vehicle that is 26.001lbs, or heavier. This CDL categorization stands for: straight trucks, large buses, segmented buses, dump trucks, boy trucks, dump trucks with small trailers;
- Class C CDL- Required for any vehicle that is not listed in the Class A CDL and Class B CDL. Class C CDL is required for transportation of hazardous materials.
9. How Profitable Is Dry Bulk Transportation
Ups and downs are common for every industry. The dry bulk transportation as well in the past few years has seen few ups and downs. But, fortunately, dry bulk industry nowadays is still doing well.
