Before you can become a hazmat truck driver, you must get your commercial driver’s license (CDL). So, let’s take a moment to look at how to get one. CDLs come in three different classes: A, B and C. If you want to be a hazmat truck driver, you’ll need a Class A CDL. The exact requirements for obtaining your CDL vary from state to state, since every state’s bureau or department of motor vehicles has different regulations.
Generally, the process looks similar to the process you went through to obtain your first driver’s license. Here are the steps you can expect to go through to earn your CDL.