New CDL holder looking to get Haz/Tanker endorsement

Discussion in 'Hazmat Trucking Forum' started by Truckingdaytrader, Jan 16, 2023.

  1. Truckingdaytrader

    Truckingdaytrader Light Load Member

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    Hey guys. I got my CDL a couple of days before leaving the country for 7 weeks. I wanted to get my Haz/Tanker/ doubles & triples endorsements but I had to forfeit the tests, even though I paid for them, to get my license right away. I live in Cali and if you "leave it open" and don't complete the tests in a certian amount of time then you loose the CDL and have to retake the road test apparently. I didn't have time to work it all out before my trip. Also, I didn't realize how complicated it is to get the hazmat at the time when I signed up for the permit.
    Anyways, I won't be back in the states for another 10 days. Can you all recommend a place online to study for the test and take pre-tests?
     
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  3. dptrucker

    dptrucker Road Train Member

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    there's test and study guide on top of this site. you can find it at top
     
  4. Thomasg

    Thomasg Bobtail Member

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    There are so many apps, all free
     
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  6. NewWorldTrucker

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    The issue isn’t the studying, the issue is you have to take an ELDT hazmat course which is separate from the regular ELDT course. Not expensive. Few bucks online, but you’ll need to do that first.
     
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  7. Truckingdaytrader

    Truckingdaytrader Light Load Member

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    I figure nobody is putting me in a hazmat vehicle for at least a year... As a new driver with no experience yet should I bother getting hazmat right away or just get tankers, doubles and triples and wait on hazmat until I will need it?
     
  8. BigRedSA

    BigRedSA Bobtail Member

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    Yes get it
     
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  9. Munch75

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    Personally I would get it before chasing wiggle wagons. (doubles and triples)
     
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