Class b hazmat endorsement

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  1. 1hdr4u

    1hdr4u Bobtail Member

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    I've been studying up so that I can get my cdl class b license and I'm just about ready to go to the DMV to take my written test, but I heard that you can actually get a hazmat endorsement on your class b license so that you can get a better paying job when you're ready to start looking. Are there that many hazmat jobs if you only have a class b cdl with a hazmat endorsement? Thanks.
     
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  3. Shadow Captain

    Shadow Captain Light Load Member

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    I can only comment on my area---Yes! Many Class B Trucks from those that deliver CO2 to fast food restaurants,pickup used motor oil from quickee lubes, and deliver diesel to the drilling rigs require the drivers to have a HME.
     
  4. GITRDUN45

    GITRDUN45 Heavy Load Member

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    Get a Class A !! So close to same it's rediculous. Good Luck.
     
  5. KW Cajun

    KW Cajun Road Train Member

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    There are many Class B Hazmat jobs, but it all depends where you are located at.
    A place like Chicago would be completely different than noname, Wyoming.
    You need to put your location in your profile when asking this type of question.

    Why not go for a CDL Class A? Be honest.
    Class B drivers are a dime a dozen, and typically paid less. All Class A drivers can drive B straight trucks too.
     
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  6. 1hdr4u

    1hdr4u Bobtail Member

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    I live in Iowa. As far as getting a class a, I don't have 3 or 4 thousand dollars lying around to go take the training to get a class a cdl, that is why I'm only going after my class b. The only investment I'll be putting in is about $250 for a one day training session on how to manuveur a truck so that I can pass the driving test, and with my hazmat endorsement I'll be able to get at least a better paying job than without it.
     
  7. KW Cajun

    KW Cajun Road Train Member

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    I appreciate you being open and straight forward about it.
    I won't push you to getting a Class A, if a Class B is your choice. There are, tho, often many ways to get Class A training cheaper, or free.
    As for a job with a Class B, I would check with local delivery businesses in your area, local LTL's (Less Than truckLoad) as getting on as a local P&D (pickup/delivery) driver, and also check local Craigslist listings. In that order. I do wish you well, and hope you get a higher paying job.
     
  8. 4noReason

    4noReason Road Train Member

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    do you mean chicago doesnt have class b jobs?
     
  9. KW Cajun

    KW Cajun Road Train Member

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    Nooo. Chicago would have MANY class B jobs.
    NoName, Wyoming might run a little "scarce" for class B jobs tho. Same as BumF***, Egypt.;)
     
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  11. 1hdr4u

    1hdr4u Bobtail Member

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    I went the route with trying to get aid with the Pell grant but they only offer their grant for college accredited courses, not for cdl training. I don't want to get a loan for a cdl training course that we'd have to pay back because we're already in debt up to our ears, but thanks for trying to help.
     
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