Hazmat And TWIC
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Just got my CDL...but my license will need to be renewed in a year
Really?? That's weird. Illinois upgraded your license to a CDL but didn't push out the renewal time a few years? Huh. Seems like they should have.
I personally would get the endorsement now and then deal with it again when it's time to renew. That's life in the trucking industry. You're constantly taking drug tests, getting DOT inspections, DOT physicals, driving tests, and all kinds of stuff it seems. That's just how it goes.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
DOT:
Department Of Transportation
A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.
State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.
Just got my CDL...but my license will need to be renewed in a year
Really?? That's weird. Illinois upgraded your license to a CDL but didn't push out the renewal time a few years? Huh. Seems like they should have.
I personally would get the endorsement now and then deal with it again when it's time to renew. That's life in the trucking industry. You're constantly taking drug tests, getting DOT inspections, DOT physicals, driving tests, and all kinds of stuff it seems. That's just how it goes.
Yeah, I was told that because my original license is due for renewal next year, that my CDL doesn't reset the renewal date. Anyway, it is what it is. Thanks, Brett, I have scheduled my appointment for Friday for fingerprints, then just study and wait for the approval letter, for HAZMAT. Your traing materials are awesome. Thanks again!
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
HAZMAT:
Hazardous Materials
Explosive, flammable, poisonous or otherwise potentially dangerous cargo. Large amounts of especially hazardous cargo are required to be placarded under HAZMAT regulations
DOT:
Department Of Transportation
A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.
State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.
The Shiva says:
Yeah, I was told that because my original license is due for renewal next year, that my CDL doesn't reset the renewal date.
Did you look at the expire date on your license? That settles all bets. "I was told..." is just hearsay.
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
The Shiva says:
Did you look at the expire date on your license? That settles all bets. "I was told..." is just hearsay.
yeah, it was and still is set to expire next year on my birthday. Thanks
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
- Any combination of vehicles with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, providing the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds.
- Any vehicle, regardless of size, designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver.
- Any vehicle required by federal regulations to be placarded while transporting hazardous materials.
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Just got my CDL and want to get my Hazmat endorsement and TWIC card, but my license will need to be renewed in a year and this is what I found on State of Illinois website
"Commercial Driver's License (CDL) applicants and CDL holders who wish to obtain or maintain a Hazardous Materials (H) or Combined Tank/Hazardous Materials (X) Endorsement must have a TSA security threat assessment on file prior to taking the written test for the endorsement. The hazardous material endorsement test and the security threat assessment are both required at every renewal for all CDL holders with the H or X endorsement who wish to maintain the endorsement. When renewing a CDL with a H or X endorsement, the driver must begin the process 60 days prior to the expiration date on the CDL."
Should I wait ?
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
HAZMAT:
Hazardous Materials
Explosive, flammable, poisonous or otherwise potentially dangerous cargo. Large amounts of especially hazardous cargo are required to be placarded under HAZMAT regulations
TWIC:
Transportation Worker Identification Credential
Truck drivers who regularly pick up from or deliver to the shipping ports will often be required to carry a TWIC card.
Your TWIC is a tamper-resistant biometric card which acts as both your identification in secure areas, as well as an indicator of you having passed the necessary security clearance. TWIC cards are valid for five years. The issuance of TWIC cards is overseen by the Transportation Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security.