Want to Transport Hazardous Materials in Illinois?
Nov 18
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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 Illinois 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 Illinois:
Take a Hazmat ELDT theory course
(We offer that here)
Get fingerprinted for, and pass, a
TSA background check
Apply and test for your
endorsement at your local Secretary of State facility
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 Background Check:
After you’ve completed your ELDT course, 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.
Results generally take 30-45 days to be sent to the
Secretary of State’s office. Once the results are in, the Secretary of State’s
office will inform you of your results and ability to take the written test.
The Test:
When you finish the course and go to test, you’ll need to
have your:
