Another Test:

dieselbear, how many times are these interpretations used? And what are they used the most in.

 

Thanks for the information. They are all new to me and I would bet most drivers are not aware of them either. It would be smart to either have the long book or internet access to cover your own. I'll have to look more into those just to make sure I'll be correct for any info I might pass. Thanks again.

 

My guess is you could place him out of service.

 

Depends on the tow.

Is it being towed just to get it off the highway to a storage/garage (short distance) where some other hook will pick it up and tow to repair facility? If that's the case, then no. Hook driver would not require HAZMAT indorsement.

If it's being towed some distance to a repair facility (especially by 2d hook) then the answer would be yes.

I read this (or words similar) not too long ago. Think it was on DOT website under interpretations.

 

Of course, a driver has to carry the endorsements for anything contained in the commbination hes pulling regardless of how it got there. Otherwise youd run into drivers claiming they did not load it so there not responsible.

 

Thans to all the posters. This thread is highly informative. Question? Would it be in a heavy duty tow truck drivers best interest to have a TWIC card or would those drivers be exempt from needing one?

 

I found out about the opening because a friend went yesterday to the service station that advertised Part Time Plow Drivers & CDL Class A Heavy Duty Operator Trainee Now Hiring. My buddy was looking for the part time plow gig.

After stopping in he told me that it would be a good idea to apply because it's local, the trucks are really cool, the job is dangerous, and the pay/benefits are good. So today I went to drop off a cover letter, resume, completed application, release for the prospective employer to obtain my Penn DOT records, and a photo copy of my cdl & TWIC card.

Well, low and behold I thought that the application packet would just be handed off and I would be on my way but it turns out that the owner was right there. He asked if I had a second, I said sure, and we went back in the office and he perused the contents of my packet.

After several moments he said looks good and asked me a bunch of questions. I was in the office about 20 minutes until he kicked me loose. He told me that they would check my driving record, references, and employment history and it would take a day or two.

Some of the perks that he told me included paid training at Wreck Master or other towing school type place. Benefits after sixty days, a starting pay rate just under $ 20.00 per hour & over time paid at time and a half. A small commission rate would also be paid for every tow. He said that the probationary term is ninety days but training period is six to eight months. Anyhow, he said that several times a year they get a call to drag some rig out of the port and having a TWIC is definitely a good asset to have.

Anyhow, if this takes off I will keep posting about it.

 

got a call at 7:05 am from the boss at the tow shop who said that he wants me to come in this afternoon for a formal interview & to take a tour of the yard/equipment.

I had my heart set on being a tanker yanker but this local gig might just be me,.