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GVWR, gross vehicle weight rating, is the maximum loaded weight a vehicle is built to carry, as set by its manufacturer. It decides whether a CDL is needed: a single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more requires a Class B license.
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GVWR
GVWR, gross vehicle weight rating, is the maximum loaded weight a vehicle is built to carry, as set by its manufacturer. It decides whether a CDL is needed: a single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more requires a Class B license.
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