A Class 8 heavy duty truck is one with GVWR that exceeds 33000 pounds (14969 kilos). This type of heavy duty truck is the typical semi-truck and trailer. They usually will have 3 axels, but more likely 5.
Of course, other restrictions and regulations will apply depending on the load and the location. So always check with the individual state you’ll be operating in. Never assume that since it is legal in one state that is ok in the rest.
Heavy Duty Truck Requirements
Ok, at first glance you say, “This has been answered”! – If life was only that simple. Ok, as I said before a ¾ ton pick-up is not a heavy duty truck. At least they aren’t in regards to the commercial trucking and transport industry.
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There are certain requirements to operate a heavy duty truck that isn’t required if you were to drive most of the other vehicles.The very first thing is the licensing, (CDL) requirements. In order to operate a heavy-duty truck, in class 7 or 8 range, you need a commercial driver’s license (CDL). You usually will need airbrake endorsements as well as other endorsements.
