HazMat endorsements are not required if the vehicle does not require placards. True or false?

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only within state lines
• D. Only when empty

Answer: (A)

Hazmat endorsement is tied to transporting materials that require placards. If the cargo and trip don’t require placards, you don’t need the Hazmat endorsement for that specific move. Placing placards is the signal that the shipment is hazardous under rules that necessitate the endorsement and any additional security or handling requirements. If you later haul materials that do require placards, you must have the Hazmat endorsement.