What is continuous travel?
"Continuous travel" means to operate a vehicle continuously throughout any 24-hour period. These vehicles must abide by the curfew around the large metropolitan areas.
Where can I find more information about the federal requirements for getting a new HME?
Additional information about the new federal HME application and Security Threat Assessment requirements may be found on the TSA website (search by keyword "hazmat"), or you may call the TSA Contact Center toll-free at 866.289.9673.
What must I do if I receive a letter from the TSA indicating I am no longer qualified to carry my HME?
If you receive notification from the TSA indicating that you do not meet the established qualifications for carrying an HME, you must immediately surrender your endorsement to MVD. If otherwise qualified to hold a CDL, you may remove the HME and apply for a duplicate CDL for a $12 fee.
What should I do if I already know I don’t meet the TSA HME qualifications?
Current holders of a Class A or B CDL with an HME that do not meet the qualification requirements established by the TSA — but are otherwise qualified to hold a CDL — must visit an MVD office to relinquish the endorsement. There will be a $12 fee for the reissuance of a Class A or B CDL without the HME.
How often do I need to get a Security Threat Assessment?
Upon successful completion of the Security Threat Assessment, the TSA will only approve issuance of your HME for up to five years. It is the responsibility of the driver to arrange for a new Security Threat Assessment no later than 30 days prior to the expiration of the current TSA approval to avoid cancellation of the CDL.
If I need a CDL right away, can I just get my CDL without the HME and use it until the results of my Security Threat Assessment arrive?
After completing all required road/skills tests, you may choose to receive a CDL without the HME for use until the TSA approval is received. However, once TSA approval is received, you will need to return to the MVD CDL office and apply for the HazMat-endorsed CDL. Because the endorsement fee was already paid, there will be no additional fee charged when exchanging a CDL issued in the interim, for the CDL reflecting the HME.
What if I already have my CDL and just want to add the HME?
All applicants for a new HME are now subject to the federal Security Threat Assessment requirement, which includes current CDL holders without a valid HME applying to upgrade their CDL by adding the HME.
How will I know when to return to the MVD CDL office for my CDL with the HME?
The TSA will notify you of the Security Threat Assessment results by mail whether approved or disapproved for the HME. If approved for the HME, the applicant may return to the MVD CDL office for issuance of the CDL reflecting the HME.
How long will the Security Threat Assessment process take?
The Transportation Security Administration indicates that the Security Threat Assessment may take from one to eight weeks to complete.
How much does the Security Threat Assessment cost?
Please visit https://universalenroll.dhs.gov/hme-home for current fee information.