License: Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Hazardous Materials Endorsement

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444 Cedar Street

Town Square

St. Paul, MN 55101

(651) 282-6565

Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">In most cases, must be 21 years old to haul hazardous materials intrastate. <br /> <br /> Be 21 years of age for interstate transportation. <br /> <br /> Be physically qualified. <br /> <br /> Complete Commercial Driver's License self-certification form and provide a valid U.S. DOT Medical Examiners Certificate if applicable. <br /> <br /> _________ <br /> <br /> Complete a Security Threat Assessment, including collection of fingerprints at time of adding HazMat endorsement, transferring from another state, upgrading to a higher class CDL, and at time of renewal. </p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">   Security Threat Assessment Application:</p> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">     -Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Application Fee: $86.50  Refer to <a href="https://www.tsa.gov/">TSA</a> Website for more information on the federal regulations. </div> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><br />      -You must complete a Security Threat Assessment Application before submitting your fingerprints at an authorized collection site.</div> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> </div> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><em>   </em><strong> Online</strong> - visit <a href="https://universalenroll.dhs.gov/programs/hme">Hazardous Materials Endorsement</a></div> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><em>   </em><strong> By Phone</strong> <em>-</em> Toll free 855-347-8371</div> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> </div> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">The TSA is responsible for the screening and the approval or rejection of each background check. You will be notified by TSA if you are ineligible for a HM endorsement. For more information regarding disqualifying offenses and the appeal process, visit the <a href="https://www.tsa.gov/">TSA</a>. </div> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">_________ <br /> <br /></div> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Pass CDL knowledge and endorsements tests. <br /> <br /></div> <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Pass a road test in a commercial vehicle of a size applicant intends to drive. <br /> <br /> Pay fees and make application. <br /> <br /> Have no disqualifying convictions on driving record. <br /> <br /> One license issued, others must be invalidated. <br /> <br /> Knowledge test for HazMat is also required at time of renewal. </div> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><br /> View the Minnesota Dept. of Public Safety <a href="https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs/pages/commercial-drivers-license-endorsements-and-restrictions.aspx">Commercial Driver's License Endorsements and Restrictions</a> information and the </p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong><a href="https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs/forms-documents/Documents/Commercial%20Drivers%20License%20Manual.pdf">Minnesota Commercial Driver's Manual</a></strong></p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><a href="https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs/forms-documents/Documents/Commercial%20Drivers%20License%20Manual.pdf"><img title="MN Commercial Driver's Manual" src="/elicense/assets/95a5c160-dcfe-4935-8981-592dc1785810_tcm1083-245665.jpg" alt="Minnesota Commercial Driver's Manual" style="width: 16%; height: auto border: 0px;" xlink:title="CDL Manual" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" /></a></p> None