Thoughts on whether I was grandfathered in please.

I would assume that you are, but the only way to know for sure is to check with your local DMV.

 

Yes you are. I took the test and the tsa before the rule change, however it took 60 days for tsa to come back. It came after the rule change. One lady said I wasn’t grand fathered in, but her boss called the main office and they said I was. Push back if they try to say otherwise.

 

So if you want to add hazmat now you have to take a course. Even if you’ve had a cdl for 30 years …?

 

I just renewed my hazmat in November no one said jack

 

Your idea of "grandfathered" differs greatly from mine. I got my chauffeurs license in 1978, and for 35 years, aside from a couple written tests, never took any kind of other tests. I failed my HazMat everytime I took it, and finally said, "Up yers", the HazMat didn't pay any better so I just refused those loads. I am guilty of hauling HazMat and throwing the placards under the bunk, short distances, I don't recommend that today. At the time, I figured a placarded trailer , you may as well walk around with your zipper open, just asking for trouble. I took a chance and blended in, and never got caught. Again, CB radio, in case any "surprises".THAT,,was a "grandfathered outlaw", and sadly our time has passed, but it was a heck of a toboggan ride while it lasted,,,Best of luck,,