If you’re thinking about purchasing a medium-duty truck to help you tackle your hauling needs, you’ve arrived at the right place.
As your local truck dealer, we know a thing or two about owning and maintaining a medium-duty truck. That’s why our experts have created this guide to provide you with an overview of medium-duty trucks. Read on to learn all you need to about these models, and then visit White’s International Trucks to explore a few models for yourself. We have multiple dealerships throughout North Carolina, so come down to one that’s nearest to you!
Classes of Medium-Duty Trucks
The Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) divides trucks into various categories. These classes are defined by the range of GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Ratio), which is the total amount of weight, including people, cargo, fuel, and so on, a truck can handle. Ideally, you’ll want to observe these limits and ensure you never exceed them. Being careless about this can lead you to pay heavy fines and jeopardize your safety and the safety of others on the road.
Medium-duty trucks and their GVWR ranges are:
- Class 4, 14,001 – 16,000 lbs.
- Class 5, 16,001 – 19,500 lbs.
- Class 6, 19,501 – 26,000 lbs.
Types of Medium-Duty Trucks
Medium-duty trucks come in a variety of different shapes and sizes, offering you a wide range of choices to explore. From the smaller moving trucks and the bigger models, such as box trucks and flatbed-equipped rigs, to the largest dump and cement mixer trucks—you have several options here. Whether you need your vehicle to help you with the daily grind at your construction worksite or manage your garbage collection business, your medium-duty truck can help you tackle it all.
Will You Need a Commercial Driver’s License?
For the most part, you won’t need a CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) to drive your medium-duty truck. However, to be on the safe side, check your local laws and consider the type of your truck and the tasks you’re tackling with it to determine whether you’ll need to obtain one.
Also, if you’re going to be crossing state or national borders, you’ll need to observe the laws of the new region as well as your starting point. Ensure your research is thorough and done well in advance to avoid any legal mishaps.
Safety Tips
Medium-duty trucks aren’t as large as semi-trucks. However, this doesn’t mean that you can take it easy when driving your model. You’ll want to be mindful of its heavy weight and the limited visibility in your rig.
Some safety tips that you can follow while driving a medium-duty truck are:
- Signal your turns ahead of time.
- Be cautious when reversing your rig.
- Be extra careful when moving downhill.
- Calculate the stopping distance and apply your brakes in advance.
We hope this guide helps you figure out if a medium-duty truck is a perfect option for you. If you have more questions or want to explore a few models in person, visit White’s International Trucks. We have a fine selection of medium-duty trucks for sale, and we can suggest models for your budget. If you let us know your requirements, we can help you select a rig that suits your needs. We have dealerships at seven locations throughout North Carolina, and we can’t wait to assist you.
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