CDL Permit Holders Getting All Endorsements?
Topic 22329 | Page 2
Just finished reviewing the TSA website. I went ahead and started the application process and while doing so, there was an option for CDL permit holders. Would make sense to state this on the home page, but hey, I am scheduled to go to the Parma, OH branch tomorrow. Speaking of Parma, if you ever drive through Parma you will notice the pink flamingos flocking in front of businesses and residents homes alike. Don;t worry, they don't startle easily and will not fly in front of the truck.
Just to reiterate these points.
I just showed a birth certificate with an official seal and a valid Illinois Drivers Lisence and I was good to go. Name on the DL and BC must match identically.
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.
Just to reiterate these points.
I just showed a birth certificate with an official seal and a valid Illinois Drivers Lisence and I was good to go. Name on the DL and BC must match identically.
That is interesting. My CDL lists my middle initial but my birth certificate lists my full name. I applied for a passport and used my CDL AND Birth certificate as ID and put on the application for the passport my middle initial so it would match my CDL. Then when I got my TWIC only required the passport for ID (CDL was optional) the lady was going to put my full name on my twic application until I pointed out the middle initial was optional and both my passport and CDL only listed the initial. Now all my ID has only middle initial except my birth certificate.
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.
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.
In Louisiana, I took all my tests before getting my permit. I didn't have the money at the time for my background check, but went in later for the background. Once that came back, I went to the DMV , and added the hazmat to my license.
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
Dm:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.DMV:
Department of Motor Vehicles, Bureau of Motor Vehicles
The state agency that handles everything related to your driver's licences, including testing, issuance, transfers, and revocation.
Don, Without reading all the other replies, this is my experience. In NC, you need the TSA background done before taking the hazmat endorsement. That takes about 30 days. Some states will let you get it with your permit. You can add it any time. CFI requires one to have it within 120 days of your hire date. That's pleanty of time. I got my fingerprints for the TSA background check done before leaving for training and added the endorsement when I went home to get my liscence.
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
Big Scott, nice to hear from you. I have an appointment today in Parma to get my fingerprints done. BTW, I am suppose to leave 4/25, so I have called my recruiter the past two days to get transportation confirmation for Greyhound and other things. She has not return either phone call, so I'll try again today. I may have to contact the main recruiting number. Stay safe out there.
Don, Without reading all the other replies, this is my experience. In NC, you need the TSA background done before taking the hazmat endorsement. That takes about 30 days. Some states will let you get it with your permit. You can add it any time. CFI requires one to have it within 120 days of your hire date. That's pleanty of time. I got my fingerprints for the TSA background check done before leaving for training and added the endorsement when I went home to get my liscence.
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
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Just to reiterate these points.
I just showed a birth certificate with an official seal and a valid Illinois Drivers Lisence and I was good to go. Name on the DL and BC must match identically.