A Class C commercial driver’s license may be required if:
- The vehicle you intend to drive does not meet the criteria described for either a Class A or Class B license. AND
- Is meant to transport EITHER:
- At least 16 passengers (to include you, the driver).OR
- Hazardous material (HAZMAT) as laid out by federal guidelines.
Examples of vehicles you might be able to operate with a Class C CDL (with proper endorsement) include:
- Small HAZMAT vehicles.
- Passenger vans.
- Combination vehicles not described in class A or B.
- EXAMPLE: A small truck towing a trailer.
