I am in school at the moment and I'd like to add hazmat if/when I successfully complete all my cdl testing (already have tanker). From reading this forum of course I knew having a TWIC card would be a good thing to have so I applied and received it about 6 months ago. My understanding is that the TWIC card satisfies the HME requirements for background check/ fingerprinting etc......?
So do I just need to pass the written portion of the Hazmat at the DMV and show the clerk my TWIC card or is there more to it than that? I hope that makes sense.
Getting Hazmat Endorsement and TWIC Card
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by JrzyDave, Oct 16, 2021.
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It makes sense.
But no, it does NOT satisfy the HME background check requirements.
Some jurisdictions give you a price break if you get them done at the same time.
But they are two different programs, administered by two different agencies, that don't communicate with each other.
However, contact your state's licensing agency to be sure.tscottme, JrzyDave, spindrift and 1 other person Thank this. -
Get the doubles endorsement too
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so this is what is confusing me:
Can TWIC card be used for hazmat?
In October 2018 the TSA Modernization Act addressed this duplicative process by allowing states, prior to issuing a hazmat endorsement, to use an existing, valid TWIC as evidence that the required TSA threat assessment had been completed. ...Apr 6, 2020
TSA Simplifies Trucking Hazmat Endorsements for TWIC Card Holders - PrePassTruckerRawb Thanks this. -
Contact your state's DMV and consult TSA resources for correct and current info.
I have a valid TWIC, but had to do a hazmat background check this month to renew my hazmat endorsement.
Supposedly, here in Ohio, if I had TWO years left on my TWIC, I could have used it for my hazmat check.tscottme Thanks this. -
Doubles and tanker are two easy tests. Common sense is enough to pass those.
I took all three in one day when I got mine.Dave_in_AZ, tscottme and Hawkeye72 Thank this. -
You still need the hazmat background check, and letter from TSA.
Joe wants his $90.MACK E-6 Thanks this. -
Thankfully back when I got it they put the endorsement on your license while the TSA check was pending. It doesn’t happen that way anymore.JrzyDave and Dave_in_AZ Thank this. -
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