Recently, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued a ruling on the proposed changes of issuance of Hazardous Materials Endorsements (HMEs) and commercial driver licenses (CDLs). The changes have incorporated joint recommendations from two organizations: the American Trucking Associations and the National Tank Truck Carriers.

The Average Worker Will Benefit From National Standard.

According to National Tank Truck Carriers reports, the changes will now allow a driver who is seeking an HME the ability to use a Transportation Worker Identification Credential in order to satisfy his or her background check requirements.

Currently, commercial vehicle operators seeking to obtain, transfer, or renew a Hazardous Material Endorsement need to apply for the state-issued CDL by filing an online application and scheduling an appointment. The Hazardous Materials Endorsement Threat Assessment Program will conduct threat assessments for drivers seeking a Hazardous Materials Endorsement.

According to the National Tank Truck Carriers and the American Trucking Associations, the recent updates in regulations allow for the potential that drivers applying for a Hazardous Materials Endorsement in their respective states to be able to forgo legally mandated background checks if they already possess a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration whose responsibility is to provide state licensing organizations guidance and direction by creating and setting new standards for this area has agreed to define a TWIC as being the transportation security card issued by the Transportation Security Administration.  This guidance allows states to be able to utilize the TWIC credential in order to meet the HME background check requirement.

In short, this means that drivers seeking HMEs will save time and money by being able to use the streamlined process.

When Applying for a Transportation Worker Identification Credential, Consult the Legal Support of a Qualified Attorney 

If you are a commercial vehicle driver seeking an HME, you will need to use a Transportation Worker Identification Credential in order to satisfy your background check requirements. Applications can often present many challenges that a skilled and experienced attorney can help you with. If you are having difficulty in your background check, seek the legal support of a proficient and qualified attorney as soon as possible.

Attorney Brett O’Brien has many years of dedicated experience helping applicants who have been denied a Hazardous Materials Endorsement. The appeal process can be very complex; obtain the legal support of a proficient attorney who will build a comprehensive appeal on your behalf.

Our Guaranteed* HME Service includes all of the following:

  • We guarantee* you will obtain HME on appeal or your money back.
  • Your time is valuable. Our electronic onboarding process is simple, streamlined, and takes less than 15 minutes. After that, our TWIC lawyers will get to work so that you can focus on more important matters.
  • Our TWIC lawyers will track down and obtain any necessary court records for your appeal.
  • All of this is for a flat, all-inclusive fee of $2,495.00.

*The use of the word “guaranteed” in attorney advertisements specifically refers to a refund policy and does not imply a guarantee of any particular outcome in your legal case. Legal cases are inherently unpredictable, and the result of any legal matter cannot be assured. The National Security Law Firm guarantees that if you do not obtain the desired outcome, you will receive a refund in the specified amount, as detailed in our agreement. This guarantee applies solely to the refund and not to the success or outcome of your case. For more information and to discuss your specific legal situation, please consult with one of our experienced attorneys.