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Who needs a CDL?

Any resident who intends to operate:

1. Vehicles - having a gross weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more; and/or

2. Combination vehicles – towing a trailer or other vehicles with a GVWR of 10,001 pounds or more with a gross combination weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more; and/or

3. Any vehicles designed to transport 16 or more people (including the driver) or carrying hazardous materials in amounts requiring placards.

What type of CDL do I need?

A Michigan resident needs a CDL with the appropriate group to operate the following vehicles:

Group A:     Any combination of vehicles with a gross combination weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 pounds or more, provided the gross vehicles weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle(s) being towed is 10,001 pounds or more.

                   A Group A endorsement will allow a driver to operate Group B or Group C vehicles provided he/she possesses the required endorsement(s).

Group B:     Any single vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more, or any such vehicle towing a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 10,000 pounds or less.

                   A Group B endorsement will allow a driver to operate Group C vehicle provided he/she possesses the required endorsement(s).

Group C:     Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or less, or combination of vehicles and the GVWR of the vehicle being towed is 10,000 pounds or less designed to:

a. Transport 16 or more persons (including the driver); or

b. Transport hazardous materials in amounts requiring placards.

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