Has anyone ever heard of having to take the skills test with a tanker trailer?

I live in Texas. Back when I got my CDL back in 2004, I wasn't able to get any endorsements with the permit only, except air brake. Air brake really isn't an endorsement it's just something that would be a restriction if you didn't pass air brake. I had to wait until I had the CDL. In any case never had to take a skills test pulling a tanker. It is true for hazmat in Texas, that if you go get your prints done before you take the exam for hazmat you will have delays.

 

I do still have my CLP, still waiting to go to school.

 

I prob wouldn't test in a tanker anyway, as that was required for Prime. The company I am looking at has different divisions but I was looking at reefer or dry van.

 

My goal is to go tanker, but I held off with the endorsement until I went to the DMV today to take my skills test. After I passed I added it.

No skin off my back. The endorsement is worthless without a license. Be patient, it'll come.

 

I guess things may have possibly changed since I obtained my CDL-A. In NJ, (back in the day) you applied for your CDL (whatever class) and ANY & ALL endorsements at the same exact time, then take/took ALL written tests associated with your permit. Once ALL tests are completed with a passing grade, you scheduled your road test. Class A needed to be in a combination vehicle over 26,001 pounds with an articulation. After safely and satisfactorily passing the road test, you went into the DMV and gave your papers to the clerk, name is called, payment made, picture taken and out the door you went with you Class ___ license with endorsements and/or restrictions.

Today, things may possibly be extremely different than yesteryear. But this is all the info I can afford you.