You must first have a CDL to apply for the HazMat endorsement. A driver with a New York State CDL license must have an "H" or "X" HazMat approval to operate commercial vehicles carrying hazardous materials. Read the CDL CDL-10 Handbook, the CDL-11 Hazardous Materials Handbook pdf and the Driver's License Class Descriptions pdf MV-500C for more information.
How will I know if my application has been approved or not?
We will send you an approval notice along with instructions to go to a DMV office to obtain a CDL backed by HazMat. Your new CDL will display the expiration date of your CDL and the expiration date of your HazMat endorsement. The endorsement is valid for five years.
What do I need to do to start background checks?