PENNSYLVANIA STATE DRIVER CLASSIFICATIONS

You must have a valid driver’s license for the particular type of vehicle you wish to drive.

Pennsylvania law specifies the following classifications.

CLASS A:  Class A driver’s licenses will be issued to persons 18 years of age or older. A Class A license will be required to operate any combination of vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more, provided the gross vehicle weight rating of the vehicle being towed is over 10,001 pounds.**  The vehicle and trailer must be registered in combination.

CLASS B:  Class B driver’s license will be issued to persons 18 years of age or older.  A Class B license will be required to operate any single vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more and towing a vehicle under 10,000 pounds.**  The vehicle and trailer must be registered in combination.

CLASS C:  A Class C driver’s license will be issued to persons 18 years of age or older. A Class C license will be required to operate any single vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of less that 26,001 pounds, if the vehicle is transporting hazardous materials requiring placarding,*** designed to transport 16 or more passengers including the driver, or is a school bus.**

*Drivers of commercial motor vehicles over 10,000 pounds in interstate commerce or 17,000 pounds in intrastate commerce must also possess a valid medical examiners certificate.

**Drivers must be 21 years of age to drive a commercial vehicle interstate. 

***Drivers of placarded hazardous materials must be 21 years of age.

Kelleher Service & Supply, Inc.

10 Kelly Street, Fernwood, PA  19050

ph:  610-394-7663