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I was able to get all of my endorsements except Hazmat (TX requires you to have your cdl before taking hazmat) and it really is a good feeling. Some of the other students start each day going to the DOT office and trying to pass tests, then show up deflated to try to catch up on skills training at the yard.
I am thankful I found High Road Training!
CDL:
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
A CDL is required to drive any of the following vehicles:
HAZMAT:
Hazardous Materials
Explosive, flammable, poisonous or otherwise potentially dangerous cargo. Large amounts of especially hazardous cargo are required to be placarded under HAZMAT regulations
DOT:
Department Of Transportation
A department of the federal executive branch responsible for the national highways and for railroad and airline safety. It also manages Amtrak, the national railroad system, and the Coast Guard.
State and Federal DOT Officers are responsible for commercial vehicle enforcement. "The truck police" you could call them.