Haz Mat end pulled.

Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by chalupa, Feb 18, 2012.

  1. chalupa

    chalupa Road Train Member

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    Two drivers I know working in the US on work permits ( not citizens ) have had their haz mat pulled.....notified by letter.

    Permits still good, CDL good just no more haz mat endorsement.

    Head of this? Isolated? Trend ? New thing? Old news ?
     
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  3. otherhalftw

    otherhalftw R.I.P.

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    I just re-read the TWIC rules, which go hand in hand with the HazMat requirements for non-citizens......

    Could be they don't have all the documentation papers on file.....whole bunch of hoops to jump through!
     
  4. CondoCruiser

    CondoCruiser The Legend

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    I'd say because of the background check. It's kind of hard to check on someone from another country if they don't have similar regulations or an agreement like we have we Canada.
     
  5. chalupa

    chalupa Road Train Member

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    Interesting....... thing is, both have TWIC and both had hazmat and the haz didn't expire, a letter just showed up saying no more haz.

    Looks like shifting sands in regs. Maybe DB or SM will see this and weigh in.......get some professional perspective. ( no pun intended )
     
  6. SLCTrucker

    SLCTrucker Medium Load Member

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    Could depend on what country they are from maybe?
     
  7. dieselbear

    dieselbear Road Train Member

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    I have no idea. What did the letter say for the reason? I'm sure they had a contact number for questions.
     
  8. Bikerboy

    Bikerboy Light Load Member

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    canadian's only need a fast card to haul hazmat in the US
     
  9. vinsanity

    vinsanity Road Train Member

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    But you don't get the endorsement until after the background check is completed.

    This is from the FL CDL handbook:

    1.2.6 Hazardous Materials Endorsement Background Check and Disqualifications

    If you require a hazardous materials endorsement you will be required to submit your fingerprints and be subject to a background check.
    You will be denied or you will lose your hazardous materials endorsement if you:
    • Are not a lawful permanent resident of the United States. Certain other individuals with unrestricted employment authorization may qualify for exception.
    • Renounce your United States citizenship.
    • Are wanted or under indictment for certain felonies.
    • Have a conviction in military or civilian court for certain felonies.
    • Have been adjudicated as a mental defective or committed to a mental institution.
    • Are considered to pose a security threat as determined by the Transportation Security Administration.
     
  10. Kittyfoot

    Kittyfoot Crusty Ancient

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    There's your answer.... that would fit their definition of any truckdriver. :biggrin_25525:
     
  11. sevenmph

    sevenmph Road Train Member

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    No no kittyfoot, it says ADJUDICATED as crazy. We are all self proclaimed crazy!
     
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