Getting a hazmat

Discussion in 'Hazmat Trucking Forum' started by dwalto, Nov 20, 2019.

  1. dwalto

    dwalto Light Load Member

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    I didn’t find a thread covering this. I’m wanting to get my hazmat and unsure about what to do first. Do I take the test at bmv and then get the fingerprints and background check or the other way around? I can’t seem to find a straight answer on this. I’m licensed in Indiana if that matters. Thanks
     
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  3. Diesel Dave

    Diesel Dave Last Few of the OUTLAWS

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    Study on here for hazmat and tankers. Use DMV GENIE app also. The free version. Then take the test at your DMV office. Then if you pass, then get your background check.
     
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  4. Crude Truckin'

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    Background check, then when it clears you get to take the test.
     
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  5. Crude Truckin'

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    I missed the Indiana part. Dont know if its different there.
     
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  6. Roadgeek395

    Roadgeek395 Light Load Member

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    When I got my Hazmat a couple years ago in California I took the test at the DMV first and then did my background check and fingerprints
     
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  7. Eddiec

    Eddiec Road Train Member

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  8. EuropeanTrucker

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    I got my Hazmat earlier this year. First, I went to get fingerprints/background check and exactly one week later I got my letter in the mail. Then, went to DMV.
     
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  9. Fredterbert6666

    Fredterbert6666 Light Load Member

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    It took me a month to get my clearance after going to the TSA building then I went in took the test at the DMV
     
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  10. Dave1837

    Dave1837 Road Train Member

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    It varies state to state I'm sure, in PA I took my test at the DMV, then got an approval letter to get fingerprinted. You can't get fingerprinted here without that approval letter stating that you passed the test. Once you're printed, they mail you your new license within a week or so
     
  11. MOBee

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    In Texas it is test first then the DMV will tell you were to go to spend your money on the background part.
     
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