Hazmat process?

Posted by Ayyeee_justin@reddit | Truckers | View on Reddit | 8 comments

Can I take the fingerprint and get the background started before I take the eldt course or do I have to take eldt course first?

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Late-County-4094@reddit

You can usually start your fingerprint and background check before taking the ELDT course. The prints and TSA clearance take a couple weeks so it's smart to knock that out early. You still need to take the course and pass the test, but you don't have to wait to start the clearance. Did you already schedule your prints?

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Ayyeee_justin@reddit (OP)

I schedule it two days from now.

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Voxicles@reddit

Unless you’re unfortunate enough to have a ridiculously common first and last name… Took me 3 months to get through the background check the first time 😑 You’d think supplying your ssn would solve that. It doesn’t.

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bmf1989@reddit

I guess it can vary by state but I took my eldt(you can do it in like an hour or two online) got my fingerprints and then tested.

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bizzywhipped@reddit

In California, background first, class second and test last.

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No_Salad1394@reddit

In Iowa, you fingerprint then class then test

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Current_Put_2950@reddit

I don't remember for the first time, but I am doing my renewal and had to pass the computer test at the dmv first to get the form to take for the fingerprint background place, so I think you'll need to do that first. It's just 30 questions on the computer and $50

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Voxicles@reddit

At least back when I did it, it was best to get your clearance first, that way they wouldn’t have to print your license multiple times