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07-22-2007, 09:21 PM
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Thanks everyone!!! I'm a very smart and crafty individual with a college background ending in a 3.67 G.P.A.... 8) So yes, I DEFINITELY know I'll pass as long as I read. So.... I've decided to go ahead with the full boat and get it all at once to save future headaches and expenses! Thanks again!!!
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07-23-2007, 12:21 AM
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I'd go for it, ......
I know my barn sometimes will hire someone as a casual dockworker while they wait for their HM to clear.
It usually takes 2-4 weeks but I've seen it take up to 10.
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So, your BARN hires people?? Ian, WHAT kind of mushrooms do grow in your barn???
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07-23-2007, 01:54 AM
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If you can pass the tests, there is no reason NOT to get them.
I had to go back to the DMV and wait in line AGAIN to get my doubles endorsement because I didn't think I'd need it and now I wish I could have gotten my tanker endorsement.
Pulling doubles isn't as hard as you'd think, unless its windy or icy.
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07-24-2007, 05:29 AM
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So, your BARN hires people?? Ian, WHAT kind of mushrooms do grow in your barn???[/quote]
"Barn" is LTL speak for terminal.
I suspect it comes from that most LTLs use cheap steel buildings that resemble barns.
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07-24-2007, 08:49 AM
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So I got serious and put my face to the books for some time now. I go tomorrow to take my doubles/triples and tanker test. If I pass these it'll open up a million doors for me!!! I also applied for my HAZMAT through the government.... and do the finger printing tomorrow too.... so we'll see how it all goes!
QUESTION: As I've been studying, I noticed to get the doubles/triples and tanker endorsements, it has sections to read for each, which I've done more than once, haha! Now, it also says I should read section 2 in the book, which is Air Brakes??? Since I obviously already have that on my CDL, do you think they'll RE-test me on it??? I wouldn't mind reading it, but its like 15 more pages of FINE ass print, haha!!!
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So I got serious and put my face to the books for some time now. I go tomorrow to take my doubles/triples and tanker test. If I pass these it'll open up a million doors for me!!! I also applied for my HAZMAT through the government.... and do the finger printing tomorrow too.... so we'll see how it all goes!
QUESTION: As I've been studying, I noticed to get the doubles/triples and tanker endorsements, it has sections to read for each, which I've done more than once, haha! Now, it also says I should read section 2 in the book, which is Air Brakes??? Since I obviously already have that on my CDL, do you think they'll RE-test me on it??? I wouldn't mind reading it, but its like 15 more pages of FINE ass print, haha!!!
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Its possible you could get a question on air lines and hook ups for doubles and triples.
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Well GREAT NEWS!!! I went today to take the doubles/triples and tanker test today and I GOT IT!!!
Now I also went and submitted my info/finger prints for the HAZMAT. I'll go ahead and start studying that info so once I get the approval letter I can test and be fully endorsed!!! Hell, in the mean time I might get the passenger and bus too, hahahaha!!!
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Re: Doubles/Triples.....HAZMAT......Is It REALLY Worth It???
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Like the title says.... is it really worth it to go after the doubles/triples and Hazmat endorsement??? In Ohio, its gonna run me roughly $200 or more and money is tight! Discuss......
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Not unless you are going to use them.
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Originally Posted by unkut2003
So I got serious and put my face to the books for some time now. I go tomorrow to take my doubles/triples and tanker test. If I pass these it'll open up a million doors for me!!! I also applied for my HAZMAT through the government.... and do the finger printing tomorrow too.... so we'll see how it all goes!
QUESTION: As I've been studying, I noticed to get the doubles/triples and tanker endorsements, it has sections to read for each, which I've done more than once, haha! Now, it also says I should read section 2 in the book, which is Air Brakes??? Since I obviously already have that on my CDL, do you think they'll RE-test me on it??? I wouldn't mind reading it, but its like 15 more pages of FINE ass print, haha!!!
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once you have an endorsement, you dont have to take the test again. except for hazmat which you have to take every time you renew
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