rating of 26,001 pounds or more is always considered commercial Is used to haul any hazardous material Starkey auxiliary reverse lighting as commercial even though backup/ reverse lighting on truck and suv vehicles commercially used or commercially owned. A vehicle can be used for a business, if not exclusively, and remain privately licensed, depending on the amount of time used for business. Commercial truck classification Commercial trucks are classified according to the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). Commercial vehicles are divided into 8 classes based upon the gross vehicle weight (GVW). The United States Department of Transportation classifies commercial trucks with eight classes: Class 1 – GVWR ranges from 0 to 6,000 pounds (0 to 2,722 kg) Class 2 – GVWR ranges from 6,001 to 10,000 pounds (2,722 to 4,536 kg) Class 3 – GVWR ranges from 10,001 to 14,000 pounds (4,536 to 6,350 kg) Class 4 – GVWR ranges from 14,001 to 16,000 pounds (6,351 to 7,257 kg) Class 5 – GVWR ranges from 16,001 to 19,500 pounds (7,258 to 8,845 kg) Class 6 – GVWR ranges from 19,501 to 26,000 pounds (8,846 to 11,793 kg) Class 7 – GVWR ranges from 26,001 to 33,000 pounds (11,794 to 14,969 kg) Class 8 – GVWR is anything above 33,000 pounds (14,969 kg) Examples of commercial vehicles Truck Box truck (also known as a straight truck) Semi-trailer truck (articulated lorry) Mini truck Pickup truck Tow truck Van Bus Coach Trailers Heavy equipment (in mining equipment, construction equipment, farming machinery) Travel Trailers over 10,000 pounds Taxi Share taxi Auto rickshaw Motorcycle taxi Preservation Old commercial vehicles, like vintage cars, are popular items for preservation. News about preservation can be found in magazines, such as Heritage Commercials. Legal issues Commercial vehicle accidents and injuries are often more complex than regular car accidents, often involving additional concerns, background checks on operator driving records, and corporate maintenance records. See also Utility vehicle: A utility vehicle is a vehicle, generally motorized, that is designed to carry out a specific task with more efficacy than a passenger vehicle. It sometimes refers to a truck with low sides. Bus driver Light commercial vehicle Large goods vehicle Light truck Truck classification Truck driver Violation out-of-service References