2007-03-04 12:29:32 · 4 answers · asked by razzmataz g 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
It means driving a straight truck (no trailer) greater than 26,000 lbs with air brakes.
To get this endorsement on your drivers license, you need simply to study the CDL manual, paying particular attention to the Hazardous Materials and Air Brake System sections. You will be tested on these, plus you will have to get fingerprinted and have a background check (federal) at your own expense (about 125 dollars)
2007-03-04 12:36:18 · answer #1 · answered by mrfixit64857 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Every State has different rules for A, B, C, even D and E. Look for your state's webside for driver license. In Florida, it is the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (HSMV), in Texas, it is the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), etc.
The rest are endorsements that add to your license that can include many areas. Usually, if you have a class A in many states, the air brakes are included. But, in some areas, you may be able to get a "bus" license that does not include air brakes, but might also have a "passenger" endorsement.
Hazmat is an endorsement that states you have been trained to haul and handle hazardous materials, and if you don't know what hazmat is, you probably shouldn't be hauling it.
2007-03-04 12:42:18 · answer #2 · answered by JD_in_FL 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can drive a truck that carries hazardous chemicals and one that has air brakes but you can not drive a tractor trailer combo on a B license you need an A one for tractor trailer combo.
2007-03-04 12:37:44 · answer #3 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means Airbrake certification required,
(Air brake equipped vehicles),,and driver must be certified for transporting and handling Hazardous materials.
2007-03-04 12:34:37 · answer #4 · answered by Thunder 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋