To learn more the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) , offers a lot of really good information regarding safety, as does the Department of Transportation (DOT) .
Source: www.cdltraining.org
Tanker Trucks Required Endorsements
I know I’ve beaten the dead horse about tanker truck endorsements. But I can’t stress just how important these really are.
If you are caught hauling anything that would require an endorsement that you don’t have and you get stopped, you will earn a ticket and be fined.
They may seize your load. They may penalize you further; even take your CDL away! The company you work for will receive an unfavorable safety rating. This will then cost you customers. Don’t risk it.
Common endorsements and what it requires:
- H Endorsement: hazardous materials, (written knowledge test)
- N Endorsement: authorizes operating tank vehicles (written knowledge test)
- P Endorsement: transport passengers (written knowledge and skills tests)
- S Endorsement: school bus (written knowledge and skills tests)
- T Endorsement: towing double or triple trailer (written knowledge test)
- X Endorsement: HAZMAT and tank vehicles (written knowledge test)
Source: www.cleancosystems.com
