Want to Transport Hazardous Materials in California?
Aug 26
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Erin Ford
Hauling Hazmat can be dangerous. Which is why it's important that all Hazmat drivers are properly trained and credentialed. Below you will find information on how to get properly trained and ready to transport these materials.
Be sure to stay until the end of the blog for a free, downloadable checklist for California Drivers!
The 4 Steps:
Anyone who
hauls hazardous materials must have a CDL, regardless of vehicle size. Once you
have your CDL, you must get your Hazmat Endorsement. There are four easy steps to get your Hazmat (H) Endorsement in California:
Take a Hazmat Endorsement ELDT theory course. (We offer that here for $49.)
Apply and test for your endorsement at your local DMV.
Get fingerprinted for, and pass, a TSA background check.
Get your CDL with the new endorsement in the mail.
Things to Know
The course:
Hazmat ELDT theory courses will teach you what Hazmat is;
how to signal that you are carrying Hazmat; safety checks to complete before,
during, and after the drive; and procedures for safely responding to spills or
leaks. Our hazmat course, available here, meets all Federal
and State regulations for Hazmat ELDT training. Once you complete the
course, your information is sent to the FMCSA and your local driver’s license
office.
We know you’re busy, which is why we designed our course to
be taken at your own pace from your computer or phone or our app!
The test: When you finish the course and go to test, you’ll need to
have your:
Proof of
US citizenship
Proof
of CA residency
Testing Fees
Every DMV is different, so call yours before to see if they require appointments for
testing.
The Background Check: After you’ve passed your written test at the DMV, you can go to the TSA’s Hazmat Endorsement website to apply for the background check, find a fingerprinting center, and sign up for an appointment.
Download our free, printable checklist to track your progress:
