I start school on the 18th of this month and want to take a step or two ahead. I've already studied for and passed my CDL permit test (Friday). Can I take the test for any other endorsements while I wait? I'm leaning towards getting my HAZMAT and tanker endorsements since I have experience handling hazardous materials. Any help or warnings would be greatly appreciated.
My background: Veteran (6.5 yrs Army) Communications/Cavalry Scout - went in during the Gulf War, but was over by the time I finished training, been overseas (3.5 yrs.), became a Scout in 95', did a Border Patrol mission (fun catching drug smugglers), geared up to do another, but got called to Kuwait in 96' (miserable time), got out in 97'. As a civilian worked my way up in a manufacturing company, got tired of the politics and office b.s., and quit in 05'. Since then been a consultant, repo agent, and driver for medical supplies. Nothings been steady though, so I decided to take the advice of my best friend and drive trucks. Father is retired truck driver (been driving since Vietnam), and doesn't like the idea of me following in his footsteps. I don't know if I'll make it a career yet though.