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HazMat completely unforgiving?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by skunkmonkey, Feb 19, 2009.

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  1. Feb 21, 2009 #11
    skunkmonkey

    skunkmonkey Light Load Member

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    Well I don't drink so DUI's shouldn't be a problem. Although my doctor told me that DUI's can apply to OTC meds, especially cold remedies so I guess I'll have to watch what I take if I get sick.
     
    skunkmonkey, Feb 21, 2009
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  3. Feb 21, 2009 #12
    ironpony

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    Only if the felony was for a violent crime - murder, aggravated assault, armed robbery, etc. They'll give a thief who didn't use a gun a second chance.
     
    ironpony, Feb 21, 2009
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  4. Feb 21, 2009 #13
    skunkmonkey

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    Not to derail my own thread but I'm wondering about doubles / triples endorsement as well.

    I have a possible pre-hire with Swift but the recruiter told me to get my doubles / triples endorsement. I'm a little nervous about that as I see those triples swaying wildly down the freeway all the time.

    Are they as difficult to drive as they look? Should a newbie even be attempting it or am I making a mountain out of a mole hill?
     
    skunkmonkey, Feb 21, 2009
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  5. Feb 22, 2009 #14
    im6under

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    mountains out of mole hills...

    they drive different but the go peddle and brake are in the same place and you'll get used to everything else.

    nice tracking around corners:biggrin_255:
     
    im6under, Feb 22, 2009
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  7. Feb 24, 2009 #15
    LostBoy

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    im6, were allowed .04 while driving the truck. seriously. it applies to layovers if you were using the truck to bobtail to bars or whatever.

    still .08 in your own vehicle. you go to scott in davenport for school? they dont clarify that too well.
     
    LostBoy, Feb 24, 2009
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  8. Feb 24, 2009 #16
    PharmPhail

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    Felony is not a bar to hazmat. It's not a second chance either, it's the same first chance everyone else gets to obtain it.

    The first post says any not guilty BY REASON OF INSANITY. Of course if you are admitting in open court to being insane you're not going to pull hazmat.
     
    PharmPhail, Feb 24, 2009
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  9. Feb 24, 2009 #17
    Brickman

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    You might want to recheck your facts there.


    I believe that the .04 is for a CDL holder. period, end of story. No difference with the car or truck any more.
     
    Brickman, Feb 24, 2009
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  10. Feb 24, 2009 #18
    skunkmonkey

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    Hmm that raises an interesting question. If you're correct and you get pulled over while off duty with any detectable level below 0.04 would they give you an Out of Service order for 24hrs just as they would if you were on duty?
     
    skunkmonkey, Feb 24, 2009
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  11. Feb 24, 2009 #19
    JSmitty

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    HazMat used to be fun to haul. I hauled fuel in the Dallas metroplex for about 5 years, then did about 4 years of hauling crude oil. When I renewed my DL last October, I had them remove the X endorsement. Good riddance.
     
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  12. Feb 24, 2009 #20
    lv gn

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    if you get the right job, hazmat pays great!
     
    lv gn, Feb 24, 2009
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