What type of class licenses does North Dakota have?

FAQ Category
Driver’s License/Permits
FAQ Answer

Non-commercial driver's license:

  • Class D for vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,000 lbs or less and trailers 10,000 lbs or less.
  • Class M for motorcycles.

Commercial driver's license (CDL):

  • Class A for vehicle combinations with a GVWR over 26,001 lbs. towing a trailer over 10,000 lbs.
  • Class B for a single vehicle with a GVWR over 26,001 lbs., and any such vehicle towing a trailer 10,000 lbs. or less.
  • Class C for a vehicle under 26,001 lbs. transporting placardable quantities of hazardous materials or carrying 16 or more passengers, including the driver.