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How long to have HAZMAT added?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by lfod14, Jan 15, 2015.

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  1. Jan 15, 2015 #1
    lfod14

    lfod14 Road Train Member

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    Ok, so I know this isn't a science and can vary greatly but after a year of driving I finally got the balls to go down to the DMV to add HAZMAT and my Doubles/Triples endorcements (already had tank) took the tests, passed and then they printed me. They said TSA gets the prints on their end almost immediately after we did them and that some people go through really quick, I've had recent gov't background checks done, have a electronic security license, a concealed gun permit so I have a lot at federal level as far as FBI background check connecting all that same info to my prints, think that helps push it through at all? Plan is once the HME gets added I'm gonna go down and get TWIC and then give my current job the finger and go make real money :biggrin_25523:
     
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  3. Jan 15, 2015 #2
    G.Anthony

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    Maybe??????
     
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  4. Jan 15, 2015 #3
    JoeBear

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    Took me from November 8th 2014 or so till January 9th 2015 Lil over 60 days. I too had higher security clearance from the military and it still taken that long I've only been out for 1.5 yrs
     
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  5. Jan 15, 2015 #4
    Cheap Weenie

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    My last renewal took less than two weeks from fingerprints to receiving my new license in the mail.
     
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  7. Jan 15, 2015 #5
    CaptainKirk

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    I had pretty much the same situation you describe. Conceal carry, recent bg, etc... None of that really matters because it goes through homeland security. First you'll get a letter of determination from HS probably within 4 weeks, then the state DMV will follow with a letter after that. I was out on the road when mine came in, so I didn't make it to DMV until after the state letter came, but I would imagine you could go to DMV as soon as the first letter gets to you.
     
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  8. Jan 15, 2015 #6
    jlind

    jlind Heavy Load Member

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    10 days here in florida from print to possession, I too have all those things you mentioned plus already have TWIC sooooo..... It truly does vary from state to state!!!
     
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  9. Jan 15, 2015 #7
    kemosabi49

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    Took 7 to 10 days here in Arkansas. Twic renewal was @ 10 days.
     
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  10. Jan 15, 2015 #8
    TNMT

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    Took so long my temporary license almost expired in Texas.
     
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  11. Jan 15, 2015 #9
    FuzzFace2

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    Here in CT, 2 to 3 weeks for me first time getting HAZMAT & TWIC cards. That was from getting prints first, pre-reg. on line for both, then HAZMAT added to CDL.
    Dave ----
     
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  12. Jan 15, 2015 #10
    lfod14

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    Thanks guys, that's what I figured... complete crapshoot LOL. I hope at least the TWIC will go quick since at that point they'll recycle my (their) background check. Also wished VA let you do the pre-reg thing online for HAZMAT, something tells me that helps get the ball rolling but we have to do it all at once at the DMV but at least I can still do it for TWIC though and theres an office not THAT far from me. You'd THINK living in a state with this much government in it you'd have better access to stuff <- HAH!
     
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