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Finally living in florida any good local trucking companies

Discussion in 'LTL and Local Delivery Trucking Forum' started by Jmelendez1223, Oct 2, 2020.

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  1. Oct 11, 2020 #31
    Jmelendez1223

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    I had a question about the hazmat endorsement i just moved to florida and i was at the dmv friday to change my nj license to a florida license and the lady told me i would have to re take the hazmat test so i was wondering in what order we have to do this
     
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  3. Oct 11, 2020 #32
    McUzi

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    Get the Florida CDL converted first, do the hazmat background and then do the hazmat test once it comes back. The background is tied to your license number so you need to have your Florida license issued first.
     
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  4. Oct 11, 2020 #33
    88 Alpha

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    You will need to get fingerprinted by a TSA-approved office, if you pass the background check, take the HazMat test as part of your license application. The background check and written HazMat test will have to be done every time you renew your license.
     
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  5. Oct 11, 2020 #34
    Jmelendez1223

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    Well i already did the whole convert cdl license of mines to a florida cdl that day the lady told me if i wanted to schedule a day to retake the test so is that first to do or the background n fingerprint first ?
     
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  7. Oct 11, 2020 #35
    88 Alpha

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    If you want the HazMat endorsement on your license, do the fingerprint/background check first. If you don't pass, there's no sense taking the written test.

    Additionally, pre-COVID, it could take up to 30 days to get the background check done. I have no idea how long it takes now.
     
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  8. Oct 11, 2020 #36
    McUzi

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    Do the background first. I just renewed my HM and I got my letter back in a week and a half.
     
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  9. Oct 11, 2020 #37
    Jmelendez1223

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    and you live in florida too ? And where i can go at to do the background application ?
     
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  10. Oct 11, 2020 #38
    McUzi

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    Born and raised in FL till I was 26. DHS does the background check, not the state.

    Find a location and book appointments for fingerprinting at TSA.

    HAZMAT Endorsement | Transportation Security Administration
     
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  11. Oct 11, 2020 #39
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  12. Oct 11, 2020 #40
    Wasted Thyme

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    Honestly FL is a tough place for trucks. When I did brokering we paid deadhead rates out. FL is also lower pay than most states. So I wish you luck.
     
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