Commercial Truck or Tractor (Code 11) Includes every type of motorized vehicle used for commercial purposes, such as transportation of goods, wares, and merchandise (N.J.S.A. 39:3-20). Heavy Use commercial vehicles (registered 55,000 lbs. or more) must upload the Heavy Use Tax Form (2290) for online renewal.

In New Jersey, a vehicle is classified as commercial based on its design, use, and weight, primarily governed by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC). Generally, a commercial vehicle is any vehicle operated for the transport of persons or property in the furtherance of a business or for-profit enterprise. Specifically, this includes any vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or gross combination weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 pounds or more, or any vehicle designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver. Additionally, any vehicle used to transport hazardous materials that requires placarding under federal law is considered commercial. For registration purposes, even smaller vehicles like vans or pickup trucks can be registered with commercial plates if they display a business name or are used primarily for commercial tasks. It is important to note that New Jersey also distinguishes between "Commercial" and "Commercial Driver License (CDL)" requirements; while many business-use vehicles require commercial registration, only those exceeding specific weight or passenger thresholds require the driver to hold a specialized CDL.