What Is Considered a Commercial Vehicle?
A commercial vehicle is used by businesses to transport goods or passengers and must be licensed by municipal or state agencies to operate on road and highways. Commercial vehicles include the semi-truck, bus, van, taxi, trailers or coach.
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Semi-truck
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The semi-truck perhaps fulfills the most important role of a commercial vehicle by transporting goods throughout North America, according to TruckInfo.net.
Semi Classification
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Semi-trucks have two weight classifications: the Class 7's gross vehicle weight is rated between 26,001 and 33,000 lbs. and Class 8 is more than 33,000 lbs.
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Vans
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A delivery van is often used at the local level. Commercially licensed panel vans, such as a Ford E-350, deliver small goods, and a step-van, such as a FedEx courier truck, delivers packages.
Taxis
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Taxis are a common commercial vehicle in urban centers. Commercial vehicles, such as taxis, must be licensed by the municipality and carry a limited number within its assigned territory.
Coaches and Buses
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Buses must be commercially licensed. Buses and coaches are commercial vehicles operating on an inter- or intra-city level by transporting 10 or more passengers, according to SafeRideNews.com.
The Driver
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A driver must possess a commercial driver's license, which requires special skills and is separate from passenger car driving requirements.
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