Class D or C? Confused.
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Jefferson3000
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Here is a basic breakdown. Some companies will differ slightly:
B Unit = Cargo Van
C Unit = Small Straight truck (Under 20ft box and/ or up to 5000 lbs.)
D Unit = Large Straight truck (20 ft or greater box and must be able to haul 12000 lbs. Some require 13000)
E Unit = Tractor w/ Trailer
B Unit = Cargo Van
C Unit = Small Straight truck (Under 20ft box and/ or up to 5000 lbs.)
D Unit = Large Straight truck (20 ft or greater box and must be able to haul 12000 lbs. Some require 13000)
E Unit = Tractor w/ Trailer
Jefferson3000
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How true, how true......
Jefferson3000
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ok I got this one, a Class 8 is a Heavy Duty Truck usally based on a Tractor That has had its Frame Streached to Fit the Box, However a lot of the Trucks end up weighing a lot and they become a "C" Unit. But The parts are heavy duty which means they last longer.
Jefferson3000
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Fastman_1 has it down. Class 1-8 have to do with auto industry ratings for Gross Volume Weight of a vehicle.
So, I guess I've narrowed it down to a class 9, F class Expeditor Amphibious Vehicle with 12 wheels and an elevator.
Buuuuuuut,
What's a lift-axle for then? Does it magically transform a Class 7 truck into a "D" Unit? Is its sole purpose to carry more weight?
And do lift-axle trucks operate under the same regs as the standard 3-axle Class 8 trucks?
Buuuuuuut,
What's a lift-axle for then? Does it magically transform a Class 7 truck into a "D" Unit? Is its sole purpose to carry more weight?
And do lift-axle trucks operate under the same regs as the standard 3-axle Class 8 trucks?
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When you hit the road, something you will probably want to have in your truck, whatever kind it is, is the Rand McNally Motor Carrier's Road Atlas. In addition to maps, it includes a lot of useful information, including truck weight and size limits, gross weight definitions, pretrip inspection procedures, and information about a number of other topics that will raise questions when you first hear of them; terms like IFTA, IRP and SSRS.
The atlas is likely available at a truck stop near you. The atlas and the CDL manual from your state will help you answer some of the questions you are asking.
Happy reading!
The atlas is likely available at a truck stop near you. The atlas and the CDL manual from your state will help you answer some of the questions you are asking.
Happy reading!
Jefferson3000
Expert Expediter
A class 7 truck can be a D unit. Many are. When you throw a 96 inch sleeper with a toity and shower in it, you take away from the weight of the freight it can haul. If you're suddenly less than the 12 or 13000 that your carrier requires to be a D, then you must find a way to up the amount of weight you can haul, or be stuck with being a C unit. Hence, the lift axle.
Ok, so I keep seeing the Class D and Class C trucks...but then I click on a listing, it says its a class C when I thought it was a class D, and vice versa.
Can anyone clear up exactly what different factors go into determining what class a straight truck is?
Thanks.
c or d, it doesnt matter. I rarely haul load more that a 3,000 lbs. I have a c now, when i teamed i had a d. In both truck I think I ran 2 - 3 10,000 lbs loads out of the who know how many i've done now. just pick out a truck with the toys you want. consider mpg between manufacturers and reliability etc...
I agree that the difference between a C or D doesn't really matter unless you are not in the Elite Services or White Glove.
When you haul general freight then you need to be able to carry any load that comes across the board. So a D unit is more practical.
When you are in WG or Elite service I feel that a CR unit is the perfect fit. But that is just my opinion.
When you haul general freight then you need to be able to carry any load that comes across the board. So a D unit is more practical.
When you are in WG or Elite service I feel that a CR unit is the perfect fit. But that is just my opinion.