How to Obtain a HAZMAT Endorsement for CDL

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Tip 1 - Getting a HAZMAT Endorsement On Your CDL

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Jamshid Khakimov | permalink

Learn How To Apply For A Hazardous Materials Endorsement. CDL Holders Can Find Info On HazMat Requirements Online. Find Out More Whether You Are A Commercial Driver Or Looking To Get A CDL.

For further reading: http://www.dmv.org/articles/how-to-apply-for-a-hazardous-materials-endorsement/ ^[1]

Tip 2 - Hazardous Materials Endorsement Application Procedures

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Emma Sturgess - Lief | permalink

In accordance with the USA Patriot Act, the federal Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) have adopted rules to secure the transport of hazardous materials. These rules require TSA to perform a security threat assessment on all commercial drivers who transport hazardous materials.
Tags: Texas Department of Public Safety, Driver License, Hazardous Materials Endorsement, HME, HME application, explosives

For further reading: http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/driverlicense/hme.htm ^[2]

Tip 3 - HAZMAT Endorsement Threat Assessment Program

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Gus Blackwell | permalink

The TSA Hazardous Materials Endorsement Threat Assessment Program conducts a security threat assessment for any driver seeking to obtain, renew, or transfer a hazardous materials endorsement (HME) on a state-issued commercial drivers license (CDL).

For further reading: http://www.tsa.gov/stakeholders/hazmat-endorsement-threat-assessment-program ^[3]

Tip 4 - Get a hazardous materials (HazMat) endorsement

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Krystal Hansen - Kirsten | permalink

How do I get a hazardous materials (HazMat) endorsement?You must first have a CDL to apply for the HazMat endorsement. A driver with a NYS CDL must have an "H" or an "X" HazMat endorsement to operate commercial motor vehicles that carry hazardous materials. Read the CDL Manual (CDL-10), Hazardous Materials Manual (CDL-11), and Driver License Class Descriptions (MV-500C) for more information.

For further reading: http://dmv.ny.gov/commercial-drivers/get-hazardous-materials-hazmat-endorsement ^[4]