Is designed or used to transport 9 or more passengers (including the driver) for compensation.Is designed or used to transport 16 or more passengers (including the driver) not for compensation.Has a gross vehicle weight rating or gross combination weight rating of 10,001 pounds or more.CMV: Commercial Motor VehicleĪ CMV is a vehicle that is used as part of a business, is involved in interstate commerce, and may fit any of these descriptions: It often entails being gone from home for two to three weeks at a time. OTR driving normally means you'll be hauling freight to various customers throughout your company's hauling region.