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InstituteCommercial drivers license CDLFleet SafetyEntry-Level driver trainingEntry-level driver trainingTransportationCDL endorsements and restrictionsFocus AreaUSAEnglishAnalysisCommercial drivers license CDLIn Depth (Level 3)

Hazardous materials

['Commercial drivers license CDL', 'Entry-Level driver training']
Hazardous materials
  • Hazardous materials endorsement requires completion of a specific curriculum that includes theory instruction.

A specific curriculum that includes theory instruction must be completed in order to obtain a hazardous materials endorsement. The instructor must cover all of these topics:

  • Basic introductory hazardous materials requirements
  • Operational hazardous materials requirements
  • Reporting hazardous materials crashes and releases
  • Tunnels and railroad-highway grade crossing requirements
  • Loading and unloading hazardous materials
  • Hazardous materials on passenger vehicles
  • Bulk packages
  • Operating emergency equipment
  • Emergency response procedures
  • Engine (fueling)
  • Tire check
  • Routes and route planning
  • Hazardous materials safety permits

There is no required minimum number of instruction hours for theory training, but the driver-trainee must complete a theory assessment and receive a score of at least 80 percent.

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FOUNDATIONAL LEARNING
InstituteCommercial drivers license CDLFleet SafetyEntry-Level driver trainingEntry-level driver trainingCommercial drivers license CDLCDL endorsements and restrictionsFocus AreaEnglishAnalysisTransportationCompliance and Exceptions (Level 2)USA

Endorsements

InstituteCommercial drivers license CDLFleet SafetyEntry-Level driver trainingEntry-level driver trainingTransportationCDL endorsements and restrictionsFocus AreaUSAEnglishAnalysisCommercial drivers license CDLIn Depth (Level 3)

Hazardous materials

InstituteCommercial drivers license CDLFleet SafetyDriver disqualificationEntry-Level driver trainingEntry-level driver trainingCommercial drivers license CDLCDL endorsements and restrictionsFocus AreaUSAEnglishAnalysisTransportationIn Depth (Level 3)

Exceptions and prohibitions

InstituteCommercial drivers license CDLFleet SafetyEntry-Level driver trainingEntry-level driver trainingCommercial drivers license CDLCDL endorsements and restrictionsFocus AreaUSAEnglishAnalysisTransportationIn Depth (Level 3)

Certification

InstituteTransport CanadaCommercial drivers license CDLCanadaFleet SafetyEntry-Level driver trainingEntry-level driver trainingCommercial drivers license CDLFocus AreaEnglishAnalysisTransportationCompliance and Exceptions (Level 2)

Mandatory entry-level training in Canada

Hazardous materials

InstituteCommercial drivers license CDLFleet SafetyEntry-Level driver trainingEntry-level driver trainingTransportationCDL endorsements and restrictionsFocus AreaUSAEnglishAnalysisCommercial drivers license CDLIn Depth (Level 3)
['Commercial drivers license CDL', 'Entry-Level driver training']
Hazardous materials
  • Hazardous materials endorsement requires completion of a specific curriculum that includes theory instruction.

A specific curriculum that includes theory instruction must be completed in order to obtain a hazardous materials endorsement. The instructor must cover all of these topics:

  • Basic introductory hazardous materials requirements
  • Operational hazardous materials requirements
  • Reporting hazardous materials crashes and releases
  • Tunnels and railroad-highway grade crossing requirements
  • Loading and unloading hazardous materials
  • Hazardous materials on passenger vehicles
  • Bulk packages
  • Operating emergency equipment
  • Emergency response procedures
  • Engine (fueling)
  • Tire check
  • Routes and route planning
  • Hazardous materials safety permits

There is no required minimum number of instruction hours for theory training, but the driver-trainee must complete a theory assessment and receive a score of at least 80 percent.

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['Driver qualification and hiring']
['Driver recruiting and retention']
['Dangerous Goods Markings, Placards, and Labels']