how many type of CDL endorsements are there?

[Sarah Robinson]

hi, I'm planning to move down to Texas and I was thinking about expanding my current CDL qualifications

what kind of CDL endorsements are out there that I could consider getting?

any help is appreciated

[ZackNorman]

Hi there, and congrats for trying to get some extra CDL endorsements under your belt! They're not easy to get, but if you're planning to make a career out of trucking, those endorsements are worth their time

Since you're asking specifically about Texas, here are all the CDL endorsements in the state that I'm aware of:

1) H (Hazardous Materials) - if you want to carry hazardous materials (might require a background check from the TSA)

2) N (Tank Vehicle) - for driving vehicles that carry liquids or gaseous materials in tanks

3) P (Passenger) - this lets you drive vehicles that can carry 16 or more passengers

4) S (School Bus) - this lets you operate and drive school buses

5) T (Double/Triple Trailers) - you can get this if you want to pull double or triple trailers

6) X (Combination of Tank Vehicle and Hazardous Materials) - basically combines the N and H endorsements

I hope that helps, and best of luck!