[bentwheeler]

How are the various endorsements and/or restrictions indicated on a typical CDL license?

IOW, if I get a CDL class A, I understand air brakes is included (because one cannot get class A without it).

But what about hazmat, doubles, triples, tankers, etc? How are those indicated on the license itself?

Thanks in advance,
BW

[Windwalker]

That SUCKS. I just looked on the back of my FL license. No listing of what endorsements are. In WI, they list what each letter stands for, on the back of the license.

Anyway, I am endorsed for N P T. I know that "P" is for "passenger" from when I was driving a school bus. I'm thinking the "T" is for tanks, and "N" is for doubles and triples. The letters for each endorsement are put on the front.

[Rev.Vassago]

H. Any vehicle used to transport hazardous materials in placardable amounts.
N. A tank vehicle designed to transport any liquid or gaseous material with designed capacity of 1,000 gallons or more.
P. Any vehicles, public or private, designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver
S. A commercial motor vehicle (requires CDL) used to transport pre-primary, primary, or secondary school students from home to school, from school to home, or to and from school-sponsored events. Does not include a bus used as a common carrier.
T. Combination vehicles with double/triple trailers
X. Any tank vehicle used to transport placardable amounts of hazardous materials

[bentwheeler]

Does not include a bus used as a common carrier.

So is the class A with passenger endorsement good for say, a tour type bus without further certification?

[Skywalker]

Originally Posted by bentwheeler

So is the class A with passenger endorsement good for say, a tour type bus without further certification?

Yes. But then probably a Class B with P would do as well. I'm not completely sure though.

Also, if you have a Class A CDL and have doubles/triples, hazmat and tanker endorsements... you would have "XT" on your license. I can pull doubles or triples loaded with or without hazmat, or a tanker loaded with or without hazmat.

[amazing_2614]

I am currently living in Toronto Canada and moving to houston texas next week. I have a question ,How can I get these endorsements.Do i have to go to school to get it or just go to DOT to apply for it?
Thanks for your time guys.

A person with a CDL/A license cannot drive a bus with passengers unless
they pass a written test. Driving test also unless they have a CDL/A already.

[GMAN]

Originally Posted by amazing_2614

I am currently living in Toronto Canada and moving to houston texas next week. I have a question ,How can I get these endorsements.Do i have to go to school to get it or just go to DOT to apply for it?
Thanks for your time guys.

You will be required to take a written test for your endorsements the first time. You will be required to take the hazmat test every time you renew your CDL. You will also be required to pay for a background check before most states will issue the endorsement.

[ibamars]

Dont forget the new "M" endorsement issued by lovely NY. Metal Coils. I just got mine due to a company requirement. Weird seeing how I am a van hauler.

[antman50_us]

they are given as a separate test and added as an endorsement if you choose to add them but it is not required