Prepare for the job of transporting liquids and chemicals by truck

Attend driving school before you begin transporting liquids and chemicals by truck. Some companies will consider hiring you for bulk liquid transport after you graduate from truck driving school, and the company will usually give you a written and driving test. Drive for at least two years commercially to gain experience before most companies will consider hiring you for transporting chemicals.

I recommend: Find a technical college near your home that provides a commercial driver's license class and truck driver's training at Top Colleges. Contact Werner Enterprises for a job, continued training using a simulator that puts you in numerous driving scenarios, and on-the-road experience. Hire on with Jack B. Kelley, Inc. for a chemical transport job.

Fill the requirements for liquid chemical transport employment

Complete your application, pay the required fee and submit fingerprints to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for a threat assessment background check before you apply for your hazardous material endorsement. Study the trucking manual to learn the rules and laws of driving a tanker and safe procedures to follow for the transportation of chemicals. Pass a written test to receive the tanker and hazardous material endorsements on your Class A CDL.

I recommend: Apply for the TSA hazardous material endorsement background check using the government's Wild Life License website application. Use the AplusB Software Corporation truck driving manual and study products to prepare for your CDL and special endorsement tests.

Know the procedure when you work in chemical transportation

Transporting liquids and chemicals by truck requires additional training by your employer and demands you follow correct procedure. Keep your shipping papers within reach of the driver's seat at all times. When you get out of the truck these papers must be in the driver's pocket or on the driver's seat. Carry an Emergency Response Guidebook at all times.

I recommend: Plan your trip in advance because hazardous loads are restricted regarding places to stop, park and drive. ALK Technologies offers PC Miler software to help you plan your trip when you transport chemicals by truck. Order the necessary Emergency Response Guidebook from J.J. Keller & Associates, Inc.