hazmat endorsement question

I don't know the right answer but I would call the companies you are thinking of applying too and see what they say.

 

I have been there too. Got the hazmat endorsement on my Georgia CDL before I left to go to North Dakota to work in the oil fields. Got pre-hired. Once I got there and got hired, the company I worked for said I had a "short time" to get my CDL changed over to North Dakota. Hazmat didn't transfer over to North Dakota. Had to go through the hazmat process again. Problem is the hazmat process cost money. But having the hazmat on my GA CDL helped me get the ND job. I understand your situation.

I think your decision should hinder on how long you actually plan on staying in NY before moving to VA. You might have to bite the bullet and do it twice like I had to.

 

If you do, you'll have to go through the process all over. Just wait; many companies give you a grace period to get the hazmat because it's so expensive, time consuming, and doesn't transfer.

 

Have you called LTL companies to see if they require exp?Here its a yr exp.You should talk to the company first.They may see your NY hazmat and still not go any further with the application process.

 

your should be able to transfer your hazmat as long as you have your original approvable letter from Homeland Security. It would also benift you to get a TWIC card , Plenty of local LTL companies , do check out beer, food service (Sysco etc) and beverage companies, most pay well and they are local home everyday, some are even 6 or 10 wheel trucks,,who cares how big the truck is as long as it pays

 

According to dmv website you can transfer

http://www.dmv.virginia.gov/drivers/hazmatreqs.html