Question about my CA CDL

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by boogdaddy, Feb 3, 2010.

  1. boogdaddy

    boogdaddy Light Load Member

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    Okay all you California CDL holders....

    I just got my permanent California CDL in the mail. I had taken all available endorsement exams so I would have everything within reason to be as marketable as possible. I even got my bus license and took the Passenger written test just to have it. I have Class A (A, B & C) as well as M1 (motorcycle), and HazMat, Doubles/Triples, Tankers and as I said, Passenger. So, my license reads as follows:

    CALIFORNIA COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE
    CLASS: A M1
    ENDORS: TPX

    Now, it's my understanding that "T" is for Doubles/Triples, "P" is for Passenger. When I looked up the "X" online, it says it's for Tankers hauling Hazardous Materials. I assume that means the "X" indicates that person has both their HazMat and Tanker endorsements, which is not really the same as a Tanker hauling HazMat. It's just the way it's worded makes me wonder if they got my license correct with all my endorsements....

    So, does that sound right to everyone? Even though I have 4 endorsements, there are only those three letters, TPX?

    Thanks!
     
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  3. sebo

    sebo Medium Load Member

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    #### did you just study out of the book or did you go to school, online info would you mind sending me some info, ll be getting mine i a little bit but wanna start studying right now figure the sooner the better, thanks
     
  4. jron619

    jron619 Medium Load Member

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    I got 'em all except "P". Mine just has "TX"
     
  5. boogdaddy

    boogdaddy Light Load Member

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    Well, I went to a school, but I did most the of studying for the written exams out of the book. For most people, going to a school, or signing on with a company which provides CDL training (in exchange for signing a promissory note) are the only two options. You have to take a road and skills test, and most people don't have access to a Class A tractor & trailer to do that. I'm not sure I can help you other that to advise you to get the book and start reading.
     
  6. boogdaddy

    boogdaddy Light Load Member

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    Thanks. Sounds like mine is correct then. I just wanted to make sure.
     
  7. Rollover the Original

    Rollover the Original Road Train Member

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    The Haz-Mat is one and the tanker is the other. But what happened to the motorcycle? I'd be ballistic if they forgot to put that n my license! How would I get to work!
     
  8. Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    I'm going from memory, but, non-haz tanker is "N" if I remember correctly. Haz in a Van VS. Haz in a tanker are two different situations. "TX", tanker Haz, "X", van haz, Does "tanker Haz" automatically qualify you for "Van Haz"? Don't bet your paycheck on my statement, but I think it's correct.
     
  9. RickG

    RickG Road Train Member

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    There is only one hazmat endorsement . It applies to tanker , van , or flatbed .
     
  10. sebo

    sebo Medium Load Member

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    thats what i m doing already and my friends dad is owner operator for the past 20+ year and over 3milion miles under his belt is going to take me under his wing and help me out
     
  11. sw1241

    sw1241 Light Load Member

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    You have to have paid the money and did the fingerprint and background check thru TSA in order to get the hazmat endorsement on your lic.
     
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