Finally one step closer to getting ready for my move into trucking. I wanted to get my hazmat back on my CDL before I head out to my refresher so I took and passed my test today. The CDL training course on here is awesome. DMV will be submitting everything for my background check and finger prints after 2pm today.
For anyone that lives in FL (not sure if all states are the same) and may be curious as to the process your local DMV will do everything for you in one shot.
Go online to flhsmv.gov and fill out the application for the hazmat and make sure you take it with you to the DMV (do not sign it until you get there as it requires a witness signature).
The test is 30 questions of which you have to get 24 correct but you can skip over the ones you aren't sure of, which I recommend, and go back to them later.
Once passed they will then finger print you and run your background check through TSA. All of this is done at DMV.
Tallahassee will send you something in the mail as to whether you passed their background.
ALSO: as was the case with me, if you're address on your license is different from the address you list on your hazmat application you WILL ABSOLUTELY need to change your address on your license first. THEY MUST BE THE SAME. Just a heads up. I recently moved and didn't get to changing my address so they made me get a new license first with the corrected address before they would do the hazmat stuff.
Hoping to finally be at my school of choice by mid-January, latest FEB 1. Just waiting now for my passport to arrive so I have everything ready to go.
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
BMI:
Body mass index (BMI)
BMI is a formula that uses weight and height to estimate body fat. For most people, BMI provides a reasonable estimate of body fat. The BMI's biggest weakness is that it doesn't consider individual factors such as bone or muscle mass. BMI may:
Underestimate body fat for older adults or other people with low muscle mass
Overestimate body fat for people who are very muscular and physically fit
It's quite common, especially for men, to fall into the "overweight" category if you happen to be stronger than average. If you're pretty strong but in good shape then pay no attention.
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.
Finally one step closer to getting ready for my move into trucking. I wanted to get my hazmat back on my CDL before I head out to my refresher so I took and passed my test today. The CDL training course on here is awesome. DMV will be submitting everything for my background check and finger prints after 2pm today.
For anyone that lives in FL (not sure if all states are the same) and may be curious as to the process your local DMV will do everything for you in one shot. Go online to flhsmv.gov and fill out the application for the hazmat and make sure you take it with you to the DMV (do not sign it until you get there as it requires a witness signature). The test is 30 questions of which you have to get 24 correct but you can skip over the ones you aren't sure of, which I recommend, and go back to them later. Once passed they will then finger print you and run your background check through TSA. All of this is done at DMV. Tallahassee will send you something in the mail as to whether you passed their background.
ALSO: as was the case with me, if you're address on your license is different from the address you list on your hazmat application you WILL ABSOLUTELY need to change your address on your license first. THEY MUST BE THE SAME. Just a heads up. I recently moved and didn't get to changing my address so they made me get a new license first with the corrected address before they would do the hazmat stuff.
Hoping to finally be at my school of choice by mid-January, latest FEB 1. Just waiting now for my passport to arrive so I have everything ready to go.
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
BMI:
Body mass index (BMI)
BMI is a formula that uses weight and height to estimate body fat. For most people, BMI provides a reasonable estimate of body fat. The BMI's biggest weakness is that it doesn't consider individual factors such as bone or muscle mass. BMI may:
It's quite common, especially for men, to fall into the "overweight" category if you happen to be stronger than average. If you're pretty strong but in good shape then pay no attention.
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.