WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Types of Commercial Licenses

Class A--Commercial Driver License

Any combination of vehicles with a GCWR--Gross Combination Weight Rating ) of 26,001 pounds or more provided the GVWR of the vehicle(s) being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds. 

Class B--Commercial Driver License

  • Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more.
  • Any vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more, pulling a vehicle with a GVWR of 10,000 pounds or less
  • A single vehicle designed to transport 16 or more passengers (including the driver) if the GVWR is 26,001 pounds or more.

Class C--Commercial Driver License

  • Any vehicle with a GVWR of less than 26,001 pounds transporting hazardous materials for which placarding is required
  • Any vehicle transporting 16 or more passengers, including the driver, with a GVWR of less than 26,001 pounds.

CDL Driver: U.S. Citizenship or Legal Presence Documentation Required. 

Refer to this documentation  

https://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-1627_8669_53324-366247--,00.html 

General Questions about Commercial Driver License

https://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-5647_12539_71014---,00.html 

If you don't have any Driver License and wants to know for requirements how to obtain an operator refer to this document of Secretary of State Office

https://www.michigan.gov/documents/DE40_032001_20459_7.pdf