GVWR - Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is the maximum rated weight of the vehicle and cargo, including passengers. GVWR may be applied to trucks or trailers, but not the two combined (this is a separate rating, the gross combined weight rating or GCWR).
| Class | Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Range | Examples |
| Class 1 | GVRW 0 - 6,0000 lbs | Ford Ranger |
| Class 2 | GVWR 6,001 - 10,000 lbs (subdivided into 2 classes, Class 2A & 2B, see below) |
See class 2A & 2B below |
| Class 2A | GVWR 6,001 - 8,500 lbs | Ford F-150, Dodge Ram 1500, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 |
| Class 2B | GVWR 8,501 - 10,000 lbs | Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Dodge Ram 2500, Ford F-250 |
| Class 3 | GVWR 10,001 - 14,000 lbs | Dodge Ram 3500, Chevrolet Silverado 3500, Ford F-350, Ford F-450 |
| Class 4 | GVWR 14,001 - 16,000 lbs | Dodge Ram 4500, Ford F-450 (chassis cab) |
| Class 5 | GVWR 16,001 - 19,500 lbs | Dodge Ram 5500, Ford F-550 |
| Class 6 | GVWR 19,501 - 26,000 lbs | Ford F-650 |
| Class 7 | GVWR 26,001 - 33,000 lbs | Ford F-750 |
| Class 8 | GVWR over 33,000 lbs | Tractor Trailer |
Light vs Medium vs Heavy Duty Classifications
Light duty trucks are classified as class 1-3 trucks. Class 2A trucks are typically called "light duty", while class 2B trucks are often called "light heavy duty".
Medium duty trucks are classified as class 4-6 trucks.
Heavy duty trucks are classified as class 7-8 trucks.
Restrictions on what you may operate/tow with a class C/B/A driver license may vary state to state. However, a universal requirement is that you must have at minimum a class B license to drive a class 7-8 vehicle.