Additionally, there are several other agencies, besides the DOT, who oversee various aspects of the transportation industry. Two of these are the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Both of these oversee various safety and safety rating aspects.
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With that in mind it is important to note that just having the CDL doesn’t give you the right to transport just any materials. Often you will need additional endorsements to haul things like chemicals, flammable liquids, explosives, or other hazardous materials.
The endorsements show that you have gone through the proper training and know how to handle these materials.
The standard endorsements are:
- T –Double/Triple Trailers Endorsement (Knowledge Test only)
- P –Passenger Endorsement (Knowledge and Skills Test)
- N –Tank Vehicle Endorsement (Knowledge Test only) ex: fuel truck
- H –Hazardous Materials Endorsement (Knowledge Test only)
- X – Combination of Tank Vehicle and Hazardous Materials Endorsement
- S –School Bus Endorsement (Knowledge and Skills Test)
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