The way the regulation was worded is the problem. The intent was not to require tank endorsements for those who may carry one or more "totes" capable of meeting the definition described in the regs, however, even though law enforcement is aware of this snafu, it is in there. They, and the industry are working to get the reg re-written to reflect what was intended. For now though, it wouldn't hurt to get your tank endorsement just in case.
For 94% of the lower 48 contiguous states, this may be true, but in "lovely" over regulated CA, it may require drivers take ALL of their tests, Hazmat, air brakes, doubles/triples, pre-trip and driving, not to mention passenger and ANY additional certs one has on their license; e. g. motorcycle, bus/passenger. Hopefully, those members that do not presently have tanker endorsement, will be grandfathered in and be allowed to take the written test only to receive certification.
Imagine the complexity of finding some tanker truck to use for testing, should this legislation remain in effect.
CA has THREE definitions of "tanker" in the vehicle code, there is no way they can figure this out.
For 94% of the lower 48 contiguous states, this may be true, but in "lovely" over regulated CA, it may require drivers take ALL of their tests, Hazmat, air brakes, doubles/triples, pre-trip and driving, not to mention passenger and ANY additional certs one has on their license; e. g. motorcycle, bus/passenger. Hopefully, those members that do not presently have tanker endorsement, will be grandfathered in and be allowed to take the written test only to receive certification.
Imagine the complexity of finding some tanker truck to use for testing, should this legislation remain in effect.
CA has THREE definitions of "tanker" in the vehicle code, there is no way they can figure this out.
I took the tanker test when I took my original CDL. Was easy enough and no maintenance on it like their is with the HAZ mat or school bus. Would one have to take a driving test for a tanker endorsement? And if they had to I would say that the test would be worthless if the tank wasn't a half full barrel with no baffles.
I took the tanker test when I took my original CDL. Was easy enough and no maintenance on it like their is with the HAZ mat or school bus. Would one have to take a driving test for a tanker endorsement? And if they had to I would say that the test would be worthless if the tank wasn't a half full barrel with no baffles.
Probably only have to take the driving test if you have tickets to get the tanker endorsement