I studied the High Road (2.0) chapters on Hazmat. Got around 92% - it's not hard if you pay attention. BUT, the questions on the High Road part are not necessarily the questions on the DMV's Hazmat test.
Word to the wise: Do not expect to memorize the High Road questions & answers and pass the DMV's test. BUT, learn what the High Road questions are all about, and you will do well.
Bonus: The TSA administers the background check. (Labeled HME - Hazardous Materials Endorsement Threat Assessment Program) Go to TSA Enrollment. This is also the place to go for TWIC if you need/want it.
Bonus Bonus: There is a simple way for your HME to get you into the airports' PreCheck line! No extra steps involved. HAZMAT Endorsement Look down in the HAZMAT FAQ section.
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
Dm:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.
DMV:
Department of Motor Vehicles, Bureau of Motor Vehicles
The state agency that handles everything related to your driver's licences, including testing, issuance, transfers, and revocation.
TWIC:
Transportation Worker Identification Credential
Truck drivers who regularly pick up from or deliver to the shipping ports will often be required to carry a TWIC card.
Your TWIC is a tamper-resistant biometric card which acts as both your identification in secure areas, as well as an indicator of you having passed the necessary security clearance. TWIC cards are valid for five years. The issuance of TWIC cards is overseen by the Transportation Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security.
I took the Hazmat test yesterday. Passed it.
I studied the High Road (2.0) chapters on Hazmat. Got around 92% - it's not hard if you pay attention. BUT, the questions on the High Road part are not necessarily the questions on the DMV's Hazmat test.
Word to the wise: Do not expect to memorize the High Road questions & answers and pass the DMV's test. BUT, learn what the High Road questions are all about, and you will do well.
Bonus: The TSA administers the background check. (Labeled HME - Hazardous Materials Endorsement Threat Assessment Program) Go to TSA Enrollment. This is also the place to go for TWIC if you need/want it.
Bonus Bonus: There is a simple way for your HME to get you into the airports' PreCheck line! No extra steps involved. HAZMAT Endorsement Look down in the HAZMAT FAQ section.
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
Dm:
Dispatcher, Fleet Manager, Driver Manager
The primary person a driver communicates with at his/her company. A dispatcher can play many roles, depending on the company's structure. Dispatchers may assign freight, file requests for home time, relay messages between the driver and management, inform customer service of any delays, change appointment times, and report information to the load planners.DMV:
Department of Motor Vehicles, Bureau of Motor Vehicles
The state agency that handles everything related to your driver's licences, including testing, issuance, transfers, and revocation.
TWIC:
Transportation Worker Identification Credential
Truck drivers who regularly pick up from or deliver to the shipping ports will often be required to carry a TWIC card.
Your TWIC is a tamper-resistant biometric card which acts as both your identification in secure areas, as well as an indicator of you having passed the necessary security clearance. TWIC cards are valid for five years. The issuance of TWIC cards is overseen by the Transportation Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security.