HAZMAT? How many of you have it.

i dont have it and i dont need it as i do not haul ag chemicals i just haul corn or soybeans

 

####, Missouri has free tests, $89 for the background check, and $77 to add the endorsement and renew it. lol new york.

 

I had to get my HAZMAT for my first OTR job but that was back when it was easy to get. That outfit did about 15% HAZMAT loads.

My second OTR company HAZMAT was not required but I got an extra .01 or .02 per mile (all miles) for having it and only hauled about 2 HAZMAT loads over the year I was their.

I will keep it no matter the company I work for as it will only become harder and harder to get. One day it will pay for its self I hope.

I never understood why I need to keep refiling my fingerprints except to give the government more money. My prints are on file all over the place and they have never changed. I can think of at least 6 different things in my life I have had to submit my prints for, you would think these places would just talk to each other.

 

I got my HME when I first got my CDL. I don't want to refuse a load, just because I don't have an HME on my license. The requalifing rules a a little over the top, but hey, somebody has to pay for all these TSA jobs!
I already re-qualified for the HME this year, so I can get it when I renew my CDL, which expires in November. As soon as I can get to the DMV to get that don I'll go. It costs $79.50 In PA, and the fingerprint/background chck was $60.00. Expensive I know, but I really thinkI should have it, because I can!

 

My point proven right there, Thank You!!!

If you can get it, (like no criminal history, no country of origin problems, etc., finances to pay for the additional cost, etc), then go ahead and get it. I think you will not regret the decision.

 

Yep NY is getting to California status with taxes and such. Such a welfare state. Well college is free for vets here, so after I get done, I'm moving the heck outta dodge.

 

Yodler,

Get the facts before you start misleading drivers.

Having a criminal history doesn't stop you from getting hazmat endorsement !!!

 

It's only certain crimes. Treason, sedition, armed robbery, big stuff.

 

I have my HAZ endorsement as it was required for my job, and I will keep it up to date should I change jobs. My company reimbursed me for the TSA background check.

 

Ok, ok, you're right of course, sir. I didn't mean to misslead anyone. All I'm trying to say is that when TSA background checks are involved it's better to have a clean sheet, isn't it. I appologize for not making this clear in my post.