Waiting on HAZMAT?
#1
02-09-2008, 03:12 PM
Waiting on HAZMAT?
I applied for a position hauling fuel, (1 opening) was told if I get my tanker and hazmat I could show up for work the next. Come to find out that it can take up to four weeks to obtain a (X) due to the TSA. When I told my future employer, that I had passed the tests, but I still had to wait on the TSA and fingerprints, he said he would have to give it to someone else. I was just wondering if there is anyway you can still work while waiting on the TSA, like a grace period or something to acquire your endorsement?
#2
02-09-2008, 03:17 PM
Re: Waiting on HAZMAT?
Originally Posted by yamaha38
I applied for a position hauling fuel, (1 opening) was told if I get my tanker and hazmat I could show up for work the next. Come to find out that it can take up to four weeks to obtain a (X) due to the TSA. When I told my future employer, that I had passed the tests, but I still had to wait on the TSA and fingerprints, he said he would have to give it to someone else. I was just wondering if there is anyway you can still work while waiting on the TSA, like a grace period or something to acquire your endorsement?
http://www.hazprint.com/
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02-09-2008, 04:00 PM
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There may also be a provision that "if you, and only if you already hold a hazmat endorsement" and you begin the renewal process say 90 days prior to your license's expiration date you may be able to get a grace period. However, if you do not have the endorsement, be it H or X....you will not have the grace period.
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#4
02-10-2008, 12:05 AM
Re: Waiting on HAZMAT?
Originally Posted by Fredog
Originally Posted by yamaha38
I applied for a position hauling fuel, (1 opening) was told if I get my tanker and hazmat I could show up for work the next. Come to find out that it can take up to four weeks to obtain a (X) due to the TSA. When I told my future employer, that I had passed the tests, but I still had to wait on the TSA and fingerprints, he said he would have to give it to someone else. I was just wondering if there is anyway you can still work while waiting on the TSA, like a grace period or something to acquire your endorsement?
http://www.hazprint.com/
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02-10-2008, 01:06 AM
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Re: Waiting on HAZMAT?
Originally Posted by Kurbski
It surprised me and was pretty quick in FL. After the test, finger prints etc at DMV, I had a letter from TSA in a week and an updated (X) on my CDL that was mailed to the house a few days later. I'm a 10 year Veteran, and I carried a very high security clearance....so they already have a dossier on me....and even when they say it will take months to renew a passport...mine came back in about two weeks renewed.
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#7
02-10-2008, 05:33 AM
Re: Waiting on HAZMAT?
What sux is the renewal. You gotta retake the Hazmat test and then pay to get fingerprinted again. I got my initial TSA in Jan 2006 - bam fingerprinting. Got a FAST Card Summer - 2007 - bam fingerprinting. Got a passport Fall 2007 - bam MONEY. License up for renewal 02/2008 - bam fingerprinting bam MONEY.
One big money grab. 
Originally Posted by Skywalker
Originally Posted by Kurbski
It surprised me and was pretty quick in FL. After the test, finger prints etc at DMV, I had a letter from TSA in a week and an updated (X) on my CDL that was mailed to the house a few days later. I'm a 10 year Veteran, and I carried a very high security clearance....so they already have a dossier on me....and even when they say it will take months to renew a passport...mine came back in about two weeks renewed.
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#8
02-10-2008, 06:27 AM
Re: Waiting on HAZMAT?
Originally Posted by mbadriver
What sux is the renewal. You gotta retake the Hazmat test and then pay to get fingerprinted again. I got my initial TSA in Jan 2006 - bam fingerprinting. Got a FAST Card Summer - 2007 - bam fingerprinting. Got a passport Fall 2007 - bam MONEY. License up for renewal 02/2008 - bam fingerprinting bam MONEY.
One big money grab. but dont you feel so much safer??
Originally Posted by Skywalker
Originally Posted by Kurbski
It surprised me and was pretty quick in FL. After the test, finger prints etc at DMV, I had a letter from TSA in a week and an updated (X) on my CDL that was mailed to the house a few days later. I'm a 10 year Veteran, and I carried a very high security clearance....so they already have a dossier on me....and even when they say it will take months to renew a passport...mine came back in about two weeks renewed.
#9
02-10-2008, 06:38 AM
Re: Waiting on HAZMAT?
Originally Posted by Fredog
Originally Posted by mbadriver
What sux is the renewal. You gotta retake the Hazmat test and then pay to get fingerprinted again. I got my initial TSA in Jan 2006 - bam fingerprinting. Got a FAST Card Summer - 2007 - bam fingerprinting. Got a passport Fall 2007 - bam MONEY. License up for renewal 02/2008 - bam fingerprinting bam MONEY.
One big money grab. but dont you feel so much safer?? Hey mbadriver, You forgot about the TWIC card for entering the ports. Chaching again... that cost another benjamin
Originally Posted by Skywalker
Originally Posted by Kurbski
It surprised me and was pretty quick in FL. After the test, finger prints etc at DMV, I had a letter from TSA in a week and an updated (X) on my CDL that was mailed to the house a few days later. I'm a 10 year Veteran, and I carried a very high security clearance....so they already have a dossier on me....and even when they say it will take months to renew a passport...mine came back in about two weeks renewed.
#10
02-10-2008, 10:38 AM
Re: Waiting on HAZMAT?
Last I checked my name isn't Hazelwood. I have nothing to do with Oceans and Ports. Heck I don't even fish!
Originally Posted by Kurbski
Originally Posted by Fredog
Originally Posted by mbadriver
What sux is the renewal. You gotta retake the Hazmat test and then pay to get fingerprinted again. I got my initial TSA in Jan 2006 - bam fingerprinting. Got a FAST Card Summer - 2007 - bam fingerprinting. Got a passport Fall 2007 - bam MONEY. License up for renewal 02/2008 - bam fingerprinting bam MONEY.
One big money grab. but dont you feel so much safer?? Hey mbadriver, You forgot about the TWIC card for entering the ports. Chaching again... that cost another benjamin
Originally Posted by Skywalker
Originally Posted by Kurbski
It surprised me and was pretty quick in FL. After the test, finger prints etc at DMV, I had a letter from TSA in a week and an updated (X) on my CDL that was mailed to the house a few days later. I'm a 10 year Veteran, and I carried a very high security clearance....so they already have a dossier on me....and even when they say it will take months to renew a passport...mine came back in about two weeks renewed.
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