From Class B To Class A
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You do not have to start over. I had a class B and only needed the combination.
I don't know if it is the same in every state but in Michigan you can upgrade to a CDL A from a B, however I believe (I could be wrong on this next bit) that you have to take the driving portion of the test as well. Of course you will need a background check from the TSA for HAZMAT , but since you have air brakes already you will not need to retest that one for what it is worth. Best to contact your DMV/SOS office and find out the information that pertains to your area of the country.
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
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.
Thanks for the quick replies. I'm going to apply to prime tonight and want my permit prior to going to school. I have been lurking this forum for awhile now and doing a lot of research and Prime seems to be the best company to go with.
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So I have had my class B with air brakes for many years but now want my trailer hazmat and tanker. Does anybody know if I have to start over with a new permit or can I bypass air and general knowledge and take just the combination, hazmat and tanker. Thanks for your anticipated 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