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Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by mojority, Apr 24, 2013.

  1. mojority

    mojority Bobtail Member

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    I want to obtain a CDL with X endorsement in Texas. I know I can pass the written parts by reading/studying from good sources. I am looking for a driving school to learn the practical part of the CDL for 2weeks at least without costing me too much, please any advise? 2. The Hazmat and tanker endorsements are both written test, I will take at DPS. Do I need to signify am testing for them in my form, pay for it and I will be tested? How much is the CDL with X endorsement in Texas?
     
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  3. BrianE

    BrianE Light Load Member

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    I was a little bit over $100 for my class A. I think it is another $11 for hazmat test plus about $85 for the background check. Figure another $11 for the tanker test. If you take all of the written tests before taking your driving test they will want you to take the driving test with a tanker. You might want to think about taking the tanker test after you have your CDL unless you have access to a tanker.
     
  4. dptrucker

    dptrucker Road Train Member

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    why do you have to drive a tanker for the drive test? is this texas law? tanker endorsement is just a written test
     
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  5. coastie

    coastie Road Train Member

    I second that question, I have tanker endorsement but never pulled a tank
     
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  6. Krashdragon

    Krashdragon Medium Load Member

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    I want to know where you found a class for $100!

    Even C1 is a couple of thousand.

    Mary
     
  7. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Here is all the redtape I had to go thru.Now im just waiting for the plastic copy to arrive in the mail.Right now I have a paper copy.Anyway here's all the redtape,I had to call the dept of transportation and fill out an online application.Then received a refference number.Here without that you cannont get fingerprinted.Here the dmv requires your medical card.So I take the test,pass,I go to another place give them $86.50 to get fingerprinted.First they look on their computer for my refference number and to see if I passed.The finger printing takes about half hr..Then you wait for the results which takes bout a month,you then go back to the DMV with your birth cirtificate and social security card.It's not as easy to get the hazmat like it once was due to 911.
     
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  8. dptrucker

    dptrucker Road Train Member

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    i beleive he means what he paid dmv for the tests
     
  9. Krashdragon

    Krashdragon Medium Load Member

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    Oh, ok, I was thinking that was too good to be true...:biggrin_25510:
    mary
     
  10. da bronx

    da bronx Bobtail Member

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    Is it uncommen for truckers too piss in a bottle while in the truck
     
  11. TripleSix

    TripleSix God of Roads

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    About as common as seeing literacy from the Bronx. Now pull your pants up and go play in the street.
     
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