If you're looking to drive a box truck for work or your own business, you might be asking: do I need a CDL? The answer depends on the weight of the vehicle and what you're hauling. Here’s what you need to know.

Box trucks that have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 lbs or more require a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Most box trucks used for delivery, moving, and service work fall into this category—especially larger ones like 26-foot straight trucks.

If the box truck’s GVWR is under 26,000 lbs, you don’t need a CDL. But if it’s over that threshold, you’ll need a Class B CDL, which is designed for single vehicles that don’t tow trailers over 10,000 lbs.

WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH A CLASS B CDL?

A Class B license qualifies you to drive:

• Box trucks
  
  
• Dump trucks
  
  
• Buses (with additional endorsements)
  
  
• Utility service vehicles
  This license is ideal for local delivery, moving companies, and municipal or commercial work with regular hours and solid pay.

HOW TO GET A CLASS B CDL

Start by completing the FMCSA-required theory training. ELDT Nation offers a Class B CDL Theory Course that’s 100% online, FMCSA-approved, and only $77.

🎓 Ready to drive professionally? Enroll in our Class B course today and get started on your CDL with no classroom required.

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