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HAZMAT Question

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by CEN03, Nov 14, 2007.

  1. Nov 14, 2007 #1
    CEN03

    CEN03 Bobtail Member

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    CDL B going for CDL A. I have HAZMAT and tanker. No luck with CDL B being new driver. I see it pays good hauling fuel/petroleum. It will be awhile 2-3 years T/T to qualify.

    My question is: within my first couple of years if the company I work for happens to have a hazmat load and I am asked, should I take it?
    Would it be a good move or a set up. I overheard a terrible story regarding this. But everyone has had a bad experience.
     
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  3. Nov 14, 2007 #2
    Brickman

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    Won't that HM endorsement transfer to a class A? Call your DMV.
    Long as you have the endorsement there is no reason you can't haul it unless you don't want to.
     
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  4. Nov 14, 2007 #3
    panhandlepat

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    MORE THAN LIKELY, DEPENDING ON COMPANY, YOU WILL BE UNDER "FORCED DISPATCH. WHICH MEANS, YOU TAKE WHAT THEY GIVE YOU.
    IT USUALLY PAYS A FEW CENTS MORE PER MILE (AGAIN DEPENDING ON cO. MINE IS .03 EXTRA) BUT A LOT OF THE TIME, DEPENDING ON ROUTE/DESTINATION IT WON'T BE MORE MONEY PER MILE BECAUSE OF "LOOPING" THE CITIES ON THE DESIGNATED HC ROUTE.
     
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  5. Nov 14, 2007 #4
    CEN03

    CEN03 Bobtail Member

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    yes I believe it does transfer over. So still no CDL A experience and no hazmat experience equals paying dues for 2-3yrs in T/T at least.
     
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  7. Nov 15, 2007 #5
    Ducks

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    What is an "HC route"?
     
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  8. Nov 15, 2007 #6
    wallbanger

    wallbanger "Enemy of showers everywhere"

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    Hazmat Carrier route, sometimes denoted by an H in a circle (on a road sign). Some cities do not allow trucks hauling placarded loads to go through town (Indy is one, for example).

    And yes CEN, to get to a fuel hauling job, you will need at least 2-3 years of OTR experience, not neccessarily tanker exp (most companies will train qualified drivers).
     
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  9. Nov 15, 2007 #7
    Brickman

    Brickman Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Hazardous Cargo route
     
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  10. Nov 15, 2007 #8
    Cybergal

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    If you are qualified then do it, if you want too.
     
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  11. Nov 15, 2007 #9
    CEN03

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    well If I have no choice. wanted to know what to expect.
     
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