Class 8 Truck
A Class 8 truck is a heavy-duty truck that has a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of more than 33,000 pounds (14,969 kg). They are used for various purposes, such as transporting goods, construction, mining, logging, and firefighting.
Class 8 Examples
- Semi-Trailer Trucks
- Cement Trucks
- Dump Trucks
- Garbage Trucks
Truck Classifications
| CLASS | CATEGORY | WEIGHT |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Light Duty | 6,000 lbs or less |
| Class 2 | Light Duty | 6,001 lbs - 10,000 lbs |
| Class 3 | Medium Duty | 10,001 - 14,000 lbs |
| Class 4 | Medium Duty | 14,001 - 16,000 lbs |
| Class 5 | Medium Duty | 16,001 - 19,500 lbs |
| Class 6 | Medium Duty | 19,501 - 26,000 |
| Class 7 | Heavy Duty | 26,001 - 33,000 lbs |
| Class 8 | Heavy Duty | 33,001+ lbs |