What Is Classified as a Commercial Vehicle? Casper WY

2020 Ram 3500

If a vehicle is considered a commercial vehicle that’s used for commercial purposes, it will require commercial insurance. To help avoid any confusion, the team at Fremont CDJR Casper has provided our neighbors in Casper, Gillette, Cheyenne, Sheridan, and Buffalo, Wyoming, with an overview of some of the key elements that classify an automobile as a commercial vehicle. Continue reading to learn more.

Chief Characteristics of Commercial Vehicles

When determining whether you need a commercial vehicle or if the vehicle you’re currently driving should be classified that way, it’s important to keep in mind the following aspects that set a commercial vehicle apart:

Any vehicle designed to hold 15 people or more must be labeled a commercial vehicle.
A vehicle being used to carry equipment that has had all its seats other than those in the front permanently removed is a commercial vehicle.

2020 Ram 2500 Remember: An automobile that fits either of the above conditions must have commercial plates.

Weight also plays a factor in classifying commercial vehicles. There are eight different classes. These are listed below along with their corresponding gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR).

Class 1: 0 to 6,000 pounds
Class 2: 6,001 to 10,000 pounds
Class 3: 10,001 to 14,000 pounds
Class 4: 14,001 to 16,000 pounds
Class 5: 16,000 to 19,500 pounds
Class 6: 19,501 to 26,000 pounds
Class 7: 26,001 to 33,000 pounds
Class 8: 33,001 pounds and higher

We Have Commercial Vehicles on Our Lot for You to Check Out

Now that you have a better idea about why a vehicle is designated as commercial, take a moment to review some of the work trucks we have in our inventory to see if they’ll suit your needs.

Ram 1500

2020 Ram 1500 The engine you’ll find under the hood of the Ram 1500 will give you the upper hand no matter what challenges you face out on the open road. It’s a 3.6-liter V6 engine with an epic 305 horsepower. You can expect 2,300 pounds of maximum payload and 7,730 pounds of maximum towing capacity.

Ram 3500

The output you’ll get from the Ram 3500 engine is even more impressive. You can be confident its beastly 410 horsepower will have you covered.

Ram ProMaster City

You can rely on the Ram ProMaster City cargo van to fit in with the needs of the job. Its 131.7 cubic feet of total cargo capacity and four inches between the wheel wells are certain to accommodate your equipment. Plus, the low step-in heights of 21.5 inches at the side and 23.3 inches at the rear allow for easy access.

Come Test Drive Your Next Commercial Vehicle Today

If you have questions about what’s classified as a commercial vehicle or would like to find out more about the models we have on display, you’re welcome to reach out to us. Our team at Fremont CDJR Casper is proud to serve drivers all over Cheyenne, Casper, Buffalo, Sheridan, and Gillette, WY. Contact us today to schedule a test drive.