Start Prime inc 3/31/2014

Yes to MO CDL. Yes, to both of your questions.

 

You also need to be studying your hazmat also, you will be needing it for dmv, not sure of the process, if you have to take MO test and then pay again for your state; or just take the test when you change your license over to your state???

Make sure you have a certified copy of your birth certificate for your passport, you could apply for that at your home state since they mail it to there.

PA website for hazmat has their manual in pdf form. It has a good format.

http://www.dmv.state.pa.us/pdotforms/pa_forms_manuals/pub_288.pdf


You will also have to make sure your medical certificate is mailed/faxed to your state DMV, CDL unit each time so it doesn't lapse. The new laws.

 

do not get the Hazmat in MO. Once you get your CDL you will have to transfer it back to your home state. Its ok to start the Hazmat background check, but do not get it in MO unless you live there and want to take the test and pay twice.

 

The hazmat endorsement cannot be transferred between states. Also, be careful of where you do your background checks... contacting the Homeland Security office that deals with hazmat background checks is a good plan up front. For example... a background check done in Texas can only be used in Texas, and the other 49 states won't accept anything done by Texas.

Do get your tanker endorsement... some of the liquid hazmat loads we pull are packaged in palletized totes that are large enough that it is illegal for you to pull them without it.

 

The permit you have is fine. When you go through the training (as Chuck indicated) you'll receive a MO CDL, and then will go with your trainer to transfer it back to your home state. At that time, you'll want to take your hazmat test. And yes, you'll be getting another physical with Prime's doctor once you get here.

 

So if we already have a permit from our home state we'll still have to pay for a Missouri permit?

 

Good Luck ...