hazmat endorsement question

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by ArmyMP, Mar 19, 2015.

  1. ArmyMP

    ArmyMP Light Load Member

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    I am getting ready to get out of the military. I have a NY state CDL with doubles/triples and tanker. I am moving to VA shortly and my goal is to get on a LTL company. My problem is I do not have a hazmat endorsement. My school instructor told us we should wait to move before applying for hazmat Since it does not transfer over.

    Not having hazmat is hindering me going foward with my application. Getting a VA license right not is not possible. Should I go ahead and get a NY endorsement? Get pre hired then go though the application again? Would LTL companies hire someone with an out of state license?
     
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  3. FatDaddy

    FatDaddy Road Train Member

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

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    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.
     
  5. ArmyMP

    ArmyMP Light Load Member

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    I'm planing on being in VA and ready to work sometime in jun. After the move and getting settled etc
     
  6. ArmyMP

    ArmyMP Light Load Member

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    Hazmat in NY is going to run me $160+ for fingerprints and background check....test etc. One of the reasons I have not done it yet. I heard it was cheaper in other states.
     
  7. DenaliDad

    DenaliDad Retired Wheel Dog

    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.
     
  8. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    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.
     
  9. 315wheelbase

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    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
     
  10. ArmyMP

    ArmyMP Light Load Member

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    I've called 3 different companies where I am moving to and all are willing to take on recent grads. I'm still outside the 30-60 hire window so I have not applyed to anyone yet.

    One I talked to today said "we have 5 positions open right now" you could tell he wanted to work with me, but but #1 he could only hold a job offer for 30 days and policy is no hire without hazmat. Told me to call back when I am closer with hazmat.
     
  11. FatDaddy

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    ArmyMP Thanks this.
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