Adding endorsements to my CDL?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by steve-in-kville, Feb 20, 2026.

  1. steve-in-kville

    steve-in-kville Light Load Member

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    I've been driving about four months now. My current job doesn't not require any endorsements beyond my class A. I'd like to make myself more marketable for opportunities down the road. I's like to get my P stamp for sure. What else is suggested?

    Thanks.
     
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  3. 77fib77

    77fib77 Road Train Member

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    What do you want to do? Hazmat, tankers and double triples. That's all there is. HaZmat tells employers you already passed a background check. I think p has a background check too. Twic that's another one, it's a card for refineries and ports. That is same/similar to hazmat background check.
     
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  4. BrothaTrucka513

    BrothaTrucka513 Medium Load Member

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    You could obtain a Department of Defense clearance in order to haul top secret weaponry for MI6 and James Bond Inc.
     
  5. ducnut

    ducnut Road Train Member

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    Why? A bus endorsement doesn’t make you more attractive to anyone but a school bus company.
     
  6. kemosabi49

    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    To get the "P" on your CDL, You have to take the skills test again in a bus. At least you do in Arkansas and Texas.
     
  7. wulfman75

    wulfman75 Road Train Member

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    Georgia as well.
     
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  8. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Get all the endorsements and also a Passport or Passport Card.
     
  9. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    I'd jump off a bridge before I hauled self-loading freight with a P endorsement. Leaky HazMat drums are less trouble than people.
    I'd make sure to have Doubles/Triples, Tanker, HazMat
     
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  10. austinmike

    austinmike Road Train Member

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    Hazmat and tanker will do you the most good. I'm with @tscottme no way I could drive a bus full of people.
     
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  11. homeskillet

    homeskillet Road Train Member

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    It's a requirement everywhere for a P endorsement.

    If you already have a CDL A, you get a restriction for "No Class A bus".

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    Pictured twice: A "Class A" bus.
     
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