Truck classification






This article is about commercial truck classifications. For passenger car and pickup truck classifications, see Car classifications.

Further information: List of truck types

Truck classifications are typically based upon the maximum loaded weight of the truck (typically using the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and sometimes also the gross trailer weight rating (GTWR), and can vary among jurisdictions.


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Contents






  • 1 United States


    • 1.1 Table of US GVWR classifications


    • 1.2 Notes on weight classes


      • 1.2.1 "Ton" rating


      • 1.2.2 Class 8


      • 1.2.3 Class 9/Super heavy duty






  • 2 Canada


  • 3 European Union


  • 4 List of truck types


  • 5 Gallery


  • 6 See also


  • 7 References


  • 8 External links





United States


In the United States, commercial truck classification is determined based on the vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). The classes range from 1–8.[1][2] Trucks are also classified more broadly by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), which groups classes 1–2 as light duty, 3–6 as medium duty, and 7–8 as heavy duty; a commercial driver's license (CDL) is generally required to operate said vehicles.[1][3][4] The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has a separate system of emissions classifications for trucks.[1][5] The United States Census Bureau also assigned classifications in its now-discontinued Vehicle Inventory and Use Survey (VIUS) (formerly Truck Inventory and Use Survey (TIUS)).[6]



Table of US GVWR classifications





































































US truck class Duty classification Weight limit [1][7]
 Examples
Class 1 Light truck 0–6,000 pounds (0–2,722 kg)
Chevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon, Ford Ranger, Nissan Frontier, Toyota Tacoma[8]
Class 2a Light truck 6,001–8,500 pounds (2,722–3,856 kg)
Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra 1500, Ford F-150, Nissan Titan, Ram 1500, Toyota Tundra[8][9][10]
Class 2b Light/Medium truck 8,501–10,000 pounds (3,856–4,536 kg)
Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra 2500, Ford F-250, Ram 2500[8][9][10]
Class 3 Medium truck 10,001–14,000 pounds (4,536–6,350 kg)
Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra 3500, Ford F-350, Ram 3500
Class 4 Medium truck 14,001–16,000 pounds (6,351–7,257 kg)
Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra 4500, Ford F-450, Ram 4500[8]
Class 5 Medium truck 16,001–19,500 pounds (7,258–8,845 kg)
Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra 5500, Ford F-550, Ram 5500, Peterbilt 325, International TerraStar [11]
Class 6 Medium truck 19,501–26,000 pounds (8,846–11,793 kg)
Chevrolet Kodiak C6500, Ford F-650, Peterbilt 330, International Durastar [12]
Class 7 Heavy truck 26,001–33,000 pounds (11,794–14,969 kg)
Autocar ACMD, GMC C7500, Peterbilt 220 & 337, Ford F-750 [13]
Class 8 Heavy truck 33,001 pounds (14,969 kg)+
Autocar ACX, International WorkStar, Kenworth T600, Kenworth T660, Kenworth T680, Peterbilt 579, Peterbilt 389[14] - Semi-trailer trucks fall into this category
Class 9 Super-heavy / special duty truck 33,001 pounds (14,969 kg)+ Usually class 8 truck with special duty characteristics, e.g. - Autocar ACX 12x6, International WorkStar, Western Star 6900 (6900XD or 6900TS).[15][16][17][18][19]


Notes on weight classes



"Ton" rating


When light-duty trucks were first produced in the United States, they were rated by their payload capacity in tons (e.g., ​1⁄2-, ​3⁄4- and 1-ton). Over time, payload capacities for most domestic pickup trucks have increased while the ton titles have stayed the same. The now-imprecise ton rating is presently used to compare standard sizes, rather than actual capacities.


This has led to categorizing trucks similarly, even if their payload capacities are different. Therefore, the Chevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon, Ford Ranger, Honda Ridgeline, Nissan Frontier, and Toyota Tacoma are called "quarter-ton" pickups. The Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra 1500, Ford F-150, Nissan Titan, Ram 1500, and Toyota Tundra are called "half-ton" pickups (​1⁄2-ton). The Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra 2500, Ford F-250, and Ram 2500 are called "three-quarter-ton" pickups. The Cheverolet Silverado/GMC Sierra 3500, Ford F-350, and Ram 3500 are known as "one ton" pickups.


Similar schemes exist for vans and SUVs (e.g. a 1-ton Dodge Van or a ​1⁄2-ton GMC Suburban), medium duty trucks (e.g. the 1​1⁄2-ton Ford F-450) and some military vehicles, like the ubiquitous deuce-and-a-half.



Class 8


The Class 8 truck gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is a vehicle with a GVWR exceeding 33000 lb (14969 kg).[1][20] These include tractor trailer tractors as well as single-unit dump trucks of a GVWR over 33,000 lb; such trucks typically have 3 or more axles. The typical 5-axle tractor-trailer combination, also called a "semi" or "18-wheeler", is a Class 8 vehicle. Standard trailers vary in length from 8' containers to 57' van trailers, with the most common length being the 53' trailer. Specialized trailers for oversized loads can be considerably longer. Commercial operation of a Class 8 vehicle in the United States requires either a Class-B CDL for non-combination vehicles, or a Class-A CDL for combination vehicles (tractor-trailers).


The practical gross vehicle weight limit in the U.S. for Class 8 trucks is determined by per-axle weight limits set by the Federal Bridge Gross Weight Formula on interstate highways. Longer 18-wheelers can weigh up to 80,000 lbs. In most states, exceptions to these limits can be made for an Oversize load but they require special permits and handling on a designated route.



Class 9/Super heavy duty


Usually classifies a heavy, special duty Class 8 truck. For example the Western Star 6900 is designed for off-highway vocations including logging, mining, and other similar applications.



Canada


Vehicle classifications vary among provinces in Canada, due to "differences in size and weight regulations, economic activity, physical environment, and other issues".[21]:3 While several provinces use their own classification schemes for traffic monitoring, Manitoba, Ontario, Prince Edward Island and Saskatchewan have adopted the 13-class system from the United States' Federal Highway Administration—sometimes with modifications, or in Ontario's case, for limited purposes.[21]:3–4[needs update]British Columbia and Ontario also distinguish between short- and long-combination trucks.[21]:3–4[needs update] In accident reporting, eight jurisdictions subdivide trucks by GVWR into light and heavy classes at approximately 4500 kg 9921 lb.[21]:6



European Union


In the European scheme the drivers licenses are (among others) B for cars, C for trucks (lorries), D for buses, and are limited by the GVWR.


Divides into two types:



  1. appending a number to the class denotes the "light" versions of said class.

  2. appending the letter E allows for larger trailers (GTWR).




  • Class B permits the use of vehicles with GVWRs of not more than 3500 kg and a trailer with GTWRs not exceeding 750 kg, or a trailer above said limit, if the gross weight of car and trailer combined does not exceed 3500 kg (or 4250 kg after a theoretical and practical course of 7 hours).
    Such vehicles are also commonly known as light commercial vehicles (LCVs), and include the Ford Transit, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Fiat Ducato.


  • Class BE allows for trailers up to 3500 kg GTWR while driving a class B vehicle.


  • Class C1 raises the GVWR limit to 7500 kg and a trailer of GTWR not exceeding 750 kg.


  • Class C removes the GVWR limit, but the GTWR limit for the trailer of 750 kg stays.


  • Class C1E allows for a class B or C1 vehicle and a trailer of more than 750 kg GTWR, if the combined gross weight does not exceed 12000 kg.


  • Class CE removes the trailers GTWR limit while driving a Class C vehicle.



List of truck types



  • Truck (Lorry) See List of truck types


    • Box truck

    • Cab forward

    • Chassis cab

    • Conversion van

    • Flatbed truck

    • Logging truck

    • Panel van

    • Platform truck

    • Pickup truck

    • Sport utility vehicle


    • Tractor unit (Semi tractor)

    • Tow truck

    • Van





Gallery






  • Class 1 Light duty Toyota Tacoma







  • Class 2 2001 Ford Excursion 4×4 (GVWR: 8,600 pounds (3.9 t)







  • Class 3 Ford F-350







  • Class 4 2008 Ford F-450 4×4 pick-up truck (GVWR: 14,500 pounds (6.6 t))







  • Class 5 2005 Chevy Kodiak 4×4 (GVWR: 17,500 pounds (7.9 t))







  • Class 6 2002 Ford F-650 in front (GVWR: 26000 lb), 1989 Ford F-600 in back (GVWR: 20,200 pounds (9.2 t)







  • Class 7 Peterbilt 330 dump truck.







  • Class 8 Kenworth W900 tractor with spread-axle 48 feet (15 m) refrigerated trailer.







  • Class 9 Western Star 6900XD tractor.






See also





  • Car classification


  • Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE)

  • Commercial vehicle

  • Curb weight

  • Driver's license


  • Gross weight:


    • Gross axle weight rating (GAWR)


    • Gross combined weight rating (GCWR)


    • Gross trailer weight rating (GTWR)


    • Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)



  • Large goods vehicle

  • List of truck types

  • Tow hitch

  • Trailer

  • Vehicle category




References





  1. ^ abcde Vehicle Weight Classes & Categories from the United States Department of Energy


  2. ^ NTEA.com – Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GAWR) by Class (archived)


  3. ^ FHWA Vehicle Types from the United States Department of Transportation


  4. ^ Truck Classification, Changingears.com, March 28, 2009, retrieved April 9, 2012.mw-parser-output cite.citation{font-style:inherit}.mw-parser-output .citation q{quotes:"""""""'""'"}.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-free a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/65/Lock-green.svg/9px-Lock-green.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-limited a,.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-registration a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d6/Lock-gray-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-gray-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-subscription a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/aa/Lock-red-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-red-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration{color:#555}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription span,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration span{border-bottom:1px dotted;cursor:help}.mw-parser-output .cs1-ws-icon a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4c/Wikisource-logo.svg/12px-Wikisource-logo.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output code.cs1-code{color:inherit;background:inherit;border:inherit;padding:inherit}.mw-parser-output .cs1-hidden-error{display:none;font-size:100%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-visible-error{font-size:100%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-maint{display:none;color:#33aa33;margin-left:0.3em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration,.mw-parser-output .cs1-format{font-size:95%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-left,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-left{padding-left:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-right,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-right{padding-right:0.2em}


  5. ^ Vehicle Weight Classifications from the United States Environmental Protection Agency


  6. ^ "Vehicle Inventory and Use Survey – Discontinued". Census.gov. June 30, 2015. Retrieved August 17, 2015.


  7. ^ "Class 3-4-5 Truck Model Roundup". Nextexitlogistics.com. October 22, 2014. Retrieved August 17, 2015.


  8. ^ abcd "Appendix: Truck Types and Classes" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on July 22, 2011. Retrieved March 12, 2018.(archived)


  9. ^ ab "2005 Dodge Dakota Specifications, Fuel Economy & Overview". Truck Trend. February 26, 2007. Retrieved April 9, 2012.


  10. ^ ab http://www.epa.gov/otaq/climate/regulations/420b10039.pdf


  11. ^ Save to MyGarage (February 10, 2005), 2005 Chicago Auto Show, Autobytel.com, retrieved April 9, 2012


  12. ^ GMC TopKick 4500[dead link]


  13. ^ Rik Hinton, Idaho Transportation Department (December 22, 2011), Idaho Commercial Driver's License Program, Itd.idaho.gov, retrieved April 9, 2012


  14. ^ http://www.peterbilt.com/products/on-highway/389/


  15. ^ "Typical 6900 XD Specifications". San Diego Freightliner. Retrieved March 20, 2017.


  16. ^ "Typical 6900 XD Specifications". Western Star of Las Vegas. Retrieved March 20, 2017.


  17. ^ "Typical 6900 XD Specifications". Western Star of Southern California. Retrieved March 20, 2017.


  18. ^ "Freightliner dealership in North Las Vegas, NV". Las Vegas Freightliner. Retrieved March 20, 2017.


  19. ^ "6900". Western Star Trucks. Retrieved March 20, 2017.


  20. ^ "International Class 7 Crew Cab Pickup". Truck Trend. February 26, 2007. Retrieved April 9, 2012.


  21. ^ abcd Clayton, Alan; Montufar, Jeannette; Middleton, Dan; McCauley, Bill (August 27–31, 2000), "Feasibility of a New Vehicle Classification System for Canada" (PDF), North American Travel Monitoring Exhibition and Conference (NATMEC) 2000, archived from the original (PDF) on November 1, 2004, retrieved August 9, 2013, Furthermore, the fleet characteristics vary significantly from jurisdiction to jurisdiction across the country because of differences in size and weight regulations, economic activity, physical environment, and other issues. This has led to a wide variety of vehicle classification systems used by highway agencies and municipal authorities in their traffic monitoring programs.




External links




  • Reducing CO2 emissions from Heavy-Duty Vehicles (European Union).

  • Source in german




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