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Can someone with experience in the linehaul portion of trucking tell me whether the requirement by most carriers for a driver to have a Haz-Mat endorsement is pretty much written in stone...or will some work around it? I have a felony from the '80s that prevents me from ever getting a Haz-Mat endorsement and/or the TWIC card...so if I know ahead of time it is something they 100% insist on, then I'll know not to waste anyone's time by applying.

Thank you for your time and assistance.

I'm a linehaul driver. My suggestion is to call some of these LTL companies and ask if hazmat is required. Other than calling yourself, you'll just be listening to opinions on the matter. I know for Old Dominion, you cannot work for them as a linehaul driver without hazmat, doubles / triples, and tank endorsements. We pull a lot of hazmat. I can't think of a week that's gone by where I haven't pulled hazmat.

YRC also requires Hazmat,DoublesTriples, and Tanker

YRC is in better shape than most of you think... Get some LTL Experience.. Linehaul or City, City would be best for a new driver in my opinion. As it pushes your limits and is obviously a hell of alot harder than Linehaul..

A few people I work with and a few close friends of mine had worked on the dock over there, they claim it's a horrible place. I suppose I'm worried about making a change and not having the Union to back me over minor stupid things.

I actually just got my license... I just don't find myself being a good fit at YRC... OD actually intimidates me a little bit because of the stories I have heard... Heard anything good about Baylor or Knight?

Where should I go with no experience? Is there anywhere in PA that would be able to have me home weekly?