A commercial vehicle is any type of motor vehicle used for transporting goods or paying passengers.
The Lada Largus is an example of a commercial vehicle that is used for transporting goods.
The United States defines a "commercial motor vehicle" as any self-propelled or towed vehicle used on a public highway in interstate commerce to transport passengers or property when the vehicle:
1. has a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 kg (10,001 pounds) or more
2. Is designed or used to transport more than 8 passengers (including the driver) for compensation;
3. Is designed or used to transport more than 15 passengers, including the driver, not used to transport passengers for compensation;
The federal definition though followed closely is meant to accommodate and remain flexible to each state's definitions.
The European Union defines a "commercial motor vehicle" as any motorized road vehicle, that by its type of construction and equipment is designed for, and capable of transporting, whether for payment or not:
1. more than nine persons, including the driver;
2. goods and "standard fuel tanks". This means the tanks permanently fixed by the manufacturer to all motor vehicles of the same type as the vehicle in question and whose permanent fitting lets fuel be used directly, both for propulsion and, where appropriate, to power a refrigeration system. Gas tanks fitted to motor vehicles for the direct use of diesel as a fuel are considered standard fuel tanks.[2]
In the United States a vehicle is designated "commercial" when it is titled or registered to a company. This is a broad definition, as commercial vehicles may be fleet vehicles, company cars, or other vehicles used for business. Vehicles that are designed to carry more than 15 passengers are considered a commercial vehicle. Variations may exist from state-to-state on which "commercial vehicles" are prohibited on certain routes and lanes and between homeowner associations, which may employ broader definitions than their municipalities with regard to their own parking restrictions.[3]
Broadly defined, a vehicle may be considered a commercial vehicle if it:
Belongs to a company or corporation
Is used for business, but is in an individual's name, such as a sole proprietor
Is a leased vehicle and in the name of the financial institution that owns it
Exceeds a certain weight or class and therefore, is "classified" as commercial even though it may not be commercially used or commercially owned. A weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more is always considered commercial[4]
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 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:[5]
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)
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.[6]
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.
^US Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations §390.5
^EC Council Directive 68/297, substituted by EC Council Directive 85/347
^Jackson, Jimmy. "What really constitutes a commercial vehicle? Time for a clearer answer when it come to condos". pilotonline.com. The Virginia Pilot. Retrieved 25 August 2019.
^Catania, Peter. "Special Considerations In Commercial Vehicle Accidents And Injuries". Catania & Catania. Archived from the original on 15 June 2014. Retrieved 14 June 2014.
January 18, 2023
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A commercial vehicle is any type of motor vehicle used for transporting goods or paying passengers The Lada Largus is an example of a commercial vehicle that is used for transporting goods The United States defines a commercial motor vehicle as any self propelled or towed vehicle used on a public highway in interstate commerce to transport passengers or property when the vehicle 1 has a gross vehicle weight rating of 4 536 kg 10 001 pounds or more2 Is designed or used to transport more than 8 passengers including the driver for compensation 3 Is designed or used to transport more than 15 passengers including the driver not used to transport passengers for compensation 4 Is used in transporting material found by the Secretary of Transportation to be hazardous 1 The federal definition though followed closely is meant to accommodate and remain flexible to each state s definitions The European Union defines a commercial motor vehicle as any motorized road vehicle that by its type of construction and equipment is designed for and capable of transporting whether for payment or not 1 more than nine persons including the driver 2 goods and standard fuel tanks This means the tanks permanently fixed by the manufacturer to all motor vehicles of the same type as the vehicle in question and whose permanent fitting lets fuel be used directly both for propulsion and where appropriate to power a refrigeration system Gas tanks fitted to motor vehicles for the direct use of diesel as a fuel are considered standard fuel tanks 2 Contents 1 Classification 1 1 Commercial truck classification 2 Examples of commercial vehicles 3 Preservation 4 Legal issues 5 See also 6 ReferencesClassification EditIn the United States a vehicle is designated commercial when it is titled or registered to a company This is a broad definition as commercial vehicles may be fleet vehicles company cars or other vehicles used for business Vehicles that are designed to carry more than 15 passengers are considered a commercial vehicle Variations may exist from state to state on which commercial vehicles are prohibited on certain routes and lanes and between homeowner associations which may employ broader definitions than their municipalities with regard to their own parking restrictions 3 Broadly defined a vehicle may be considered a commercial vehicle if it Belongs to a company or corporation Is used for business but is in an individual s name such as a sole proprietor Is a leased vehicle and in the name of the financial institution that owns it Exceeds a certain weight or class and therefore is classified as commercial even though it may not be commercially used or commercially owned A weight rating of 26 001 pounds or more is always considered commercial 4 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 Edit Further information 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 5 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 EditTruck 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 taxiPreservation EditOld commercial vehicles like vintage cars are popular items for preservation News about preservation can be found in magazines such as Heritage Commercials Legal issues EditCommercial 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 6 See also EditUtility 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 serviceReferences Edit US Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations 390 5 EC Council Directive 68 297 substituted by EC Council Directive 85 347 Jackson Jimmy What really constitutes a commercial vehicle Time for a clearer answer when it come to condos pilotonline com The Virginia Pilot Retrieved 25 August 2019 1 commercial vehicles 2 Commercial truck classification Catania Peter Special Considerations In Commercial Vehicle Accidents And Injuries Catania amp Catania Archived from the original on 15 June 2014 Retrieved 14 June 2014 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Commercial vehicle amp oldid 1124374645, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
