What is the maximum weight for vehicles driven under a Class C CDL?

A Class C Commercial Driver License (CDL) is designed for drivers operating vehicles that weigh less than 26,001 pounds and are not towing a trailer that exceeds 10,000 pounds. Therefore, the maximum weight for vehicles driven under a Class C CDL is indeed 26,000 pounds or less. This means that vehicles such as small buses, vans designed to transport passengers, or trucks carrying hazardous materials can fall within this weight limit, aligning with the requirements set forth in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations.

Option selections indicating weights below this maximum are therefore not valid for a Class C CDL, as they do not properly represent the classification limits that allow for larger transport capacities.