Class A vs. Class B CDL Training in Greeley, CO: Which License Is Right for You?

If you are thinking about earning a commercial driver’s license, one of your first decisions is whether to pursue a Class A or Class B CDL. Both licenses can lead to dependable, in-demand careers, but they qualify you to operate different vehicles.

True Safety provides Class A and Class B CDL training in Greeley, Colorado. Here is what you should know before choosing your program.

WHAT IS A CLASS A CDL?

A Class A CDL generally allows you to operate combination vehicles with a gross combination weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more when the vehicle being towed has a gross vehicle weight rating over 10,000 pounds.

Common Class A vehicles include tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, flatbeds, tanker combinations, livestock carriers, and some construction or heavy-haul vehicles.

A Class A license usually offers the widest range of commercial driving opportunities. It is often the best choice for someone interested in over-the-road trucking, regional freight, heavy hauling, oil and gas transportation, or other jobs involving a tractor and trailer.

WHAT IS A CLASS B CDL?

A Class B CDL generally allows you to operate a single commercial vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more, as well as certain smaller trailers.

Common Class B vehicles include dump trucks, straight trucks, cement mixers, garbage and recycling trucks, delivery trucks, utility vehicles, and certain buses when the proper endorsements are added.

Class B training can be a strong choice for people who want to work in construction, public works, utilities, local delivery, waste management, or another field that primarily uses large single-unit vehicles.

THE MAIN DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CLASS A AND CLASS B

The biggest difference is the type of vehicle you will be qualified to drive.

A Class A CDL covers large combination vehicles, such as a tractor pulling a trailer. A Class B CDL is primarily intended for large single-unit vehicles.

Because a Class A license covers more vehicle combinations, it may provide greater flexibility when applying for driving jobs. However, that does not automatically make it the right option for everyone. If the employers or positions you are targeting only require a Class B license, Class B training may be the more direct path.

HOW LONG IS CDL TRAINING AT TRUE SAFETY?

True Safety’s daytime CDL programs are designed to provide focused, hands-on preparation.

Class A CDL training is two weeks, Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Class B CDL training is one week, Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

We also offer evening and weekend options for students who cannot step away from work for a traditional daytime class. Our CDL classes begin regularly, so students do not have to wait several months for another opportunity to enroll.

HOW MUCH DOES CDL TRAINING COST IN GREELEY?

True Safety’s current training and testing packages are $4,750 for Class A and $3,750 for Class B.

Funding may be available for eligible students through workforce programs or GI Bill® benefits. Employers may also pay for an employee’s training directly. Because funding requirements vary, it is best to speak with our team before assuming you do or do not qualify.

DO BOTH PROGRAMS MEET ELDT REQUIREMENTS?

Yes. Entry-Level Driver Training, commonly called ELDT, is required for many first-time CDL applicants.

True Safety is an FMCSA Training Provider Registry provider. Our programs include the required theory and behind-the-wheel components needed for applicable Class A and Class B applicants.

Students must also obtain their commercial learner’s permit and meet Colorado’s licensing requirements before completing the CDL skills test.

WHICH CDL SHOULD YOU CHOOSE?

Start by asking what kind of vehicle you want to drive. If you want to operate tractor-trailers or other large combination vehicles, Class A is likely the better fit. If your goal is to drive a dump truck, straight truck, cement mixer, or similar vehicle, Class B may be sufficient.

Next, review job postings from employers in your preferred field. Construction companies, municipalities, trucking companies, oil and gas employers, and delivery operations may have very different license requirements.

A Class A CDL can open doors to combination-vehicle jobs and many positions that would otherwise require a Class B license. Some employers may still require additional endorsements, experience, or company-specific training.

CDL TRAINING FOR NORTHERN COLORADO STUDENTS

Our Greeley CDL program is convenient for students traveling from communities throughout Northern Colorado, including Windsor, Evans, Loveland, Fort Collins, Eaton, Johnstown, Milliken, and surrounding areas.

True Safety also offers CDL training in Henderson for students closer to Denver and the northern Denver metro area.

START CDL TRAINING IN GREELEY, COLORADO

You do not have to figure out the process alone. The True Safety team can help you compare the Class A and Class B programs, understand the enrollment steps, and identify an upcoming class that fits your schedule.

Call or text 970-534-2530, email support@truesafetyservices.com, or visit our CDL training page to get started.

Train for the license that fits your goals—and take your next step toward a commercial driving career with True Safety.