Hazmat Endorsement

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by bananajohn, Oct 21, 2022.

  1. SmokeyBandit

    SmokeyBandit Bobtail Member

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    42 days so far and still nothing. Have you got your approval yet?

    You would think they would not be slow about this with all this talk about fuel shortages.
     
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  3. NewWorldTrucker

    NewWorldTrucker Light Load Member

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    I received my approval and TWIC within a few hours, and it was on a Saturday. Literally by the time I got back home I received an email from the company who provided the service. Military ties might have something to do with it.

    As a new driver, I applied because most of the local jobs that were interested in me require hazmat + tanker or hazmat + doubles.
     
  4. Redtwin

    Redtwin Road Train Member

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    You got your hazmat within hours?. What state was this. Mine was close to 60 days and it was a renewal not a new application. TWIC when I renewed a couple years ago was a same day deal.
     
  5. NewWorldTrucker

    NewWorldTrucker Light Load Member

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    Not sure if the state had anything to do with it since they use a third party. I was also already TSA pre-check because of the military, apparently.
     
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  6. Redtwin

    Redtwin Road Train Member

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    Didn't know third parties did Hazmat. Always understood that had to come straight from Homeland Security/TSA. I had TSA pre-check with my TWIC, still had to wait a while for hazmat
     
  7. NewWorldTrucker

    NewWorldTrucker Light Load Member

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    That’s accurate. The third party acts as the collection site for the fingerprints and required documents. It’s forwarded to TSA. TSA forwards to DMV. Still took place same day.
     
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  8. guyatlantic

    guyatlantic Bobtail Member

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    Mine just came back in 7 hours, applied at tsa location at 11am , received email of eligibility at 648pm, first time application. Was worried it would take 60+ days.

    Maybe prior military helps?
     
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