Buy Category A Driving License in New York

The Buy category A driving licence permits drivers to operate truck and trailer combinations with a combined gross weight rating of over 26,001 pounds, as well as single vehicles with gross vehicle ratings of more than 10,000 pounds. Certain drivers with this license must carry H endorsements such as N or X to transport certain dangerous materials.

What is a Commercial Driver's License (CDL)?

A CDL is a particular kind of driver's license required for drivers who operate certain kinds of large vehicles such as buses and trucks. There are several CDL classes and each class permits drivers to operate vehicles of different sizes. CDL holders must be able to meet a higher standard of safety and follow traffic laws.

The CDL classes are determined by the gross weight rating of the vehicle, or how much a vehicle can weigh when fully loaded. The classifications also include additional endorsements that allow drivers to operate specialized equipment or transport dangerous materials.

For instance, a school bus requires a special endorsement that only a CDL holders can get. Additionally, drivers who transport livestock and personal property for non-commercial transport purposes are not needing a CDL.