Have CDL, Now I Need The HazMat. Questions:)
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Pretty sure about the same across the country. You're able to take the written test and wait on the fingerprint check until you decide you need it. I believe it's 90 dollars and I know you get one year from passing you written in order to do the background check. At least I think it's close to the same everywhere. Good luck!
I believe you have to renew every two years. And what Heavy C means is in some states you can take the written exam for Hazmat but you won't have the actual endorsement on your license until you complete the background check and all that. At least I think that's what he means.
Most states will require you to complete the background check and fingerprinting before you can take the exam. Some states actually require you to get your CDL before you can get your Hazmat. It varies from state to state so you'll have to check with yours.
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
Any tips or advice on taking the hazmat test?
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
Sign up for the High Road Training Program on this web site and do the HazMat section. After you take the practice tests, go back and check all your answers. It's just as important to go back and compare the questions with the answers of the one's you answered correctly as it is to review the ones you answered incorrectly. At first when you start this section you'll say to yourself "There ain't now way in hell I can remember all this ****" (if the word **** is too harsh for ya, replace it with whatever soothes you) but you'll soon find yourself knowing the material and impressing yourself. The folks responsible for creating this learning process did it in such a way that makes you actually look forward coming home, getting on-line and studying. I know you're probably thinking I'm off base here but trust me once you get into it, it'll start to click. Also, the folks who wrote it have a great sense of humor. Very down to earth.
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
OWI:
Operating While Intoxicated
I am very familiar with the High road, it has been my number one guide into receiving my CDL. It really is amazing and really appreciate all that run this and participate. I guess what I am asking is if there is anything beyond the high road as far as tips or advice. Just started studying today and I am taking the test on Monday:)
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.
Hey BJ, it's good to hear from you again! Are you driving a truck now for someone? If so, Who are you working for?
In Texas your Hazmat renews every five years. If you go to the DPS office up in Longview (I think that was where you tested at if I remember correctly), they will give you a packet that gives you the pertinent information you need like where to go and get finger printed etc. Of course if there is a closer DPS office to you then you could go there. You can go ahead and take the Hazmat test first, and then once your background check and fingerprinting comes back they will issue you a new license with the endorsement on it. I don't remember the exact cost, but I'm thinking it was around $125.00 all together.
BJ, I strictly prepared for my Hazmat test by using the High Road Training Program. I had no problems with my test, in fact I was surprised at how easy it was, but then again that's how it is when you are over prepared for something.
Best of luck man, and please let us know how it all comes down for you.
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
Hey Old School, good to hear from you too. I am working for a beer distributor and have been there since July 1st. It's a great job and I have been getting a lot of drive time in as far as beer guys go. As always, thanks for the advice. The high road helped with my first tests and it will certainly help with the Hazmat. Why change the formula, right?
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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I reside in East Texas and am looking to get my Hazmat endorsement. A few questions, how much does it cost? How often do I have to renew it? And I have to get fingerprints first??? Thanks for the help.
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