Truck Classifications: Light, Medium, Heavy—Easy Guide

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Hello! Do You Know Trucks Stay Safe With Rules?

Trucks are big and strong. Trucks move things from place to place. But not all trucks are the same. Some trucks are small. Some are very big. Some carry lots of things. But how do people know what kind of truck is right?

I want to help you. Some trucks are light-duty. Some are medium-duty. Some are heavy-duty. Let me show you how we pick the right one for you!

Why Do We Classify Trucks?

If you want to use a truck, you need to keep people safe. Rules help you stay safe. If you have a small truck, you need one kind of license. If you drive a big truck, you need a special license. That is why we use the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). It is how heavy a truck can be when it is full. The government wants you to use safe trucks that work for your job. At CLW GROUP, we want to help you get the best truck for you.

What is Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)?

GVWR means the most a truck can weigh when you fill it up with things. When you look at a truck, you see the curb weight. That is how much the truck weighs with gas but no people inside. GVWR adds in people and things you put in the truck!

  • Curb Weight: Just the truck with no extra things.
  • Payload: How much stuff you put in the truck.
  • GVWR: Truck + people + stuff.

Trucks are grouped by GVWR. GCWR is like GVWR but counts connected trailers too. The Department of Transportation (DOT) и Федеральное управление безопасности дорожного движения (FMCSA) use these truck classifications to keep roads safe.

Truck Classes: 1 to 8

All trucks are in one of eight classes. Look at this easy table:

ClassНазваниеGVWR (Pounds)Examples
1Light-duty0 – 6,000Small pickup trucks
2Light-duty6,001 – 10,000F-150, Ram 1500
3Light-duty10,001 – 14,000F-250, Silverado 2500
4Medium-duty14,001 – 16,000F-350, Box trucks
5Medium-duty16,001 – 19,500F-450, Utility trucks
6Medium-duty19,501 – 26,000Beverage trucks
7Heavy-duty26,001 – 33,000Tow trucks, Refuse
8Heavy-duty33,001 and overSemi-trucks

See that? Each class is based on the truck weight. CLW GROUP builds all types. We make strong, safe trucks for every class!

Light-Duty Trucks: Easy and Fast

Light-duty trucks are found everywhere! They are in homes and at work.

  • Class 1: 0 – 6,000 lbs. Small pickups, some SUVs, compact vans.
  • Class 2: 6,001 – 10,000 lbs. F-150, Silverado 1500, Ram 1500, big vans.
  • Класс 3: 10,001 – 14,000 lbs. F-250, Ram 2500, Silverado 2500.

What do they do?

They carry people and light things. They can pull small boats, carry boxes, or help families move.

If you need something light, light-duty is right! Easy to drive. Lower fees. No special license. Want light-duty? CLW GROUP makes great custom trucks.

Medium-Duty Trucks: Strong Helpers

Medium-duty trucks help at work! They are great for service jobs.

  • Class 4: 14,001 – 16,000 lbs. Heavy pickups (F-350), big vans, small box trucks.
  • Class 5: 16,001 – 19,500 lbs. F-450, medium box trucks, utility, tow trucks.
  • Class 6: 19,501 – 26,000 lbs. Beverage trucks, school buses, dump trucks.

What do they do?

They deliver to stores, tow small cars, or help clean the city.

Medium-duty trucks do what light-duty trucks can’t. But you might need a special license if you use a big truck like цементозаливочных автомобилей или самосвальный грузовик для гравия.

CLW GROUP can build your custom medium-duty truck for any job. Just ask!

Heavy-Duty Trucks: Big, Strong, Powerful

Heavy-duty trucks are the biggest! They move giant things.

  • Class 7: 26,001 – 33,000 lbs. Refuse trucks, large box trucks, tow trucks.
  • Class 8: 33,001 lbs and up. Semi-trucks, полуэвакуатор, dump trucks.

What do they do?

They deliver food across the country. They move many cars at once. They build buildings and roads!

If you drive these trucks, you need a Коммерческий водительский патент (CDL). Not everyone can do it. But at CLW GROUP, we make these trucks with safety first! We follow all стандарты выбросов и safety regulations set by NHTSA, FHWA, DOT.

Why Are Truck Classes Important?

Rules and laws keep everyone safe. Truck class affects:

  • Registration fees (Heavy trucks pay more)
  • License needed (CDL for big trucks)
  • Insurance costs
  • Emission and safety standards
  • What job a truck can do

Picking the wrong truck can cause trouble. It might not be safe. It may cost too much. The job may not get done. At CLW GROUP, we match the right truck to the job. We look at payload capacity, towing capacity, and more. We help with vehicle delivery, after-sales, and technical consulting services.

Как CLW GROUP помогает вам

Вам нужен правильный truck for your work. With CLW GROUP, you get:

  • Персонализированные грузовики for your job (see all at our завод специальных грузовых автомобилей)
  • Доставка транспортных средств прямо к вашей двери
  • послепродажное обслуживание so you never worry
  • экспертные советы (we know all truck classifications!)
  • Safe trucks made to US standards (FMCSA, DOT, NHTSA)
  • Вам нужен box truck? Нужна мусоровозе? Need утилизация отходов грузовиков с продуктами питания? Нужна цистерновый грузовик или auto transport truck? Just call us. We have the right class для вас.

    Table: Truck Class by GVWR (USA)

    ClassDutyGVWR (lbs)ExamplesLicense
    1Light0–6,000Small pickups, SUVs, VansРегулярная
    2Light6,001–10,000F-150, Ram 1500Регулярная
    3Light10,001–14,000F-250, Silverado 2500, Walk-in VanRegular/Extra
    4Средний14,001–16,000F-350, Box truck, Utility truckRegular/Extra
    5Средний16,001–19,500F-450, Utility, Box truckRegular/Extra
    6Средний19,501–26,000Medium box, Beverage, Dump truckCDL needed
    7Тяжелые26,001–33,000Refuse, Large tow, Box truckCDL needed
    8Тяжелые33,001+Semi-truck, Fire truck, Dump truckCDL needed

    Резюме

    Let’s review:

    • Trucks have classes: light, medium, or heavy-duty
    • Мы используем GVWR to pick the right one
    • 10. гидравлические цилиндры class tells you about weight, jobs, rules
    • CLW GROUP helps you choose, build, and keep your truck safe

    Pick CLW GROUP. We make jobs easier. We keep you safe. We build trust and trucks—together.

    Ссылки

  • Федеральное управление безопасности дорожного движения (FMCSA)
  • Министерства транспорта (DOT)
  • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
  • CLW GROUP Truck Solutions
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