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CDL Training

commercial driver's license training for buses > 15 pax

CDL Driver

Is it Time for My Driver(s) to Get Their Commercial Driver's License?

Non-CDL vehicles have becoming increasingly difficult to purchase or lease new or buy pre-owned. However, 16 to 25 passenger vehicles and up are more readily available. Fleet Managers are asking themselves, and each other, what's the next step? If we assume your organization has the parking space for a larger bus, it comes down to hiring a Commercially Licensed Driver, or elevating a current driver to a CDL license.

Commercial Driver's Licenses are available in three tiers: A – non restrictive, B, and C – having most restrictions. Most drivers opt for CDL-A because it has the highest earning potential.

For charter bus drivers, obtaining their CDL can be an important step in their career; for church administrators, CDL drivers might be the answer to maintaining strong membership.


Vehicles Requiring a CDL
  • Any combination of vehicles with a Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) of 26,001 pounds or more, providing the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
  • Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
  • Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
  • Any vehicle, regardless of size, required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
CDL and Non-CDL Classifications
  • Class A–Combination of vehicles with a GCWR* of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the GVWR of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
  • Class B–Single vehicle with a GVWR* of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
  • Class C–Single vehicle with a GVWR* of at least 16,001 pounds but less than 26,001 pounds.
  • Class D–Single vehicle with a GVWR* of less than 16,001 pounds.
  • *GCWR–Gross Combination Weight Rating / GVWR–Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
 
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Corporate
Office

Chicago–O'Hare
1216 Rand Road
Des Plaines, IL USA 60016
phone (866) Bus‑Sale
(847) 297‑3177
fax (847) 296‑3155

South
Office

West Memphis
600 Mound City Road
West Memphis, AR USA 72301
phone (800) 455‑7550
(870) 702‑7704
fax (870) 394‑9723

Business
Hours

Mon-Fr: 8:00 am–4:00 pm
Sat & Sun: Closed

Vehicle Demos:
Please phone your destination location prior to your arrival that we may arrange a vehicle demonstration.

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