You do not need an endorsement to drive a semi-tractor. Just if you want to make more money then you will need an endorsement. For example: You need a specific endorsement to transport fuel. Continue reading this section and you will learn types of endorsements. If you need to obtain an endorsement is neccessary to complete a process of two or three steps. The amount of steps is based on the type of endorsement.
This endorsement is necessary to operate vehicles to transport 16 or more passenger including the driver
This endorsement is necessary to operate School Bus vehicles in order to obtain S you need to obtain P first.
At this point may be you know that your CDL just allows you to operate a vehicle towing one trailer. The endorsement T allows you to operate a vehicle towing two or three trailer.
This certification allows the driver to operate vehicles with tank to transport materials like liquids or gases. This containers could be temporary or permanently attached to the tractor.
This certification allows the driver to operate vehicles transporting Hazardous Materials (Hazmat)
It is necessary to use a third party agency in order to complete The Background-Check and Finger Print
This certification is the combination of Tanke and Hazadous Materials. This means that you can operate the vehicles in all the circumstances on N and H endoresments.