Want to Transport Hazardous Materials in New Jersey?
Nov 25
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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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey:
The 4
Steps:
Take a Hazmat ELDT theory course
(We offer that here)
Apply and test for your
endorsement at your local MVC
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:
New Jersey 6 Points of ID (a guide
to what is acceptable is available here)
Testing
Fees
Every MVC is different, so call yours before to see if they
require appointments for testing.
The Background Check:
Before you can get your endorsement, you’ll need to contact
MorphoTrust USA at (855) 347-8371 to schedule an appointment to get
fingerprinted for your background check.
A fee of $86.50 will be paid to MorphoTrust USA.
Download our free, printable checklist to track your progress:
