Information on security risk evaluations, threat assessments, and essential filing workflows required by federal mandates for commercial drivers handling hazardous materials.
The TSA Hazardous Materials Endorsement (HME) Threat Assessment Program (HTAP) was designed to meet the requirements set forth in the USA Patriot Act, which requires all states to ensure that any driver who intends to transport hazardous materials in commerce has been determined not to be a security risk.
Part of that investigation process into a potential hazmat driver shall include a criminal history check, verification of legal status and review of any relevant international databases.
⚠️ Important Deadline: Do you need to obtain, renew or transfer an HME on your CDL? Don't forget TSA requires you to begin the application process no less than 30 days prior to the expiration date listed on your CDL.
Utilize the federal portals below to initiate your review processes or map your regional fingerprint filing setups:
PLEASE DO NOT CALL STARS FOR THESE SERVICES. WE CANNOT HELP YOU WITH INDIVIDUAL CDL ENDORSEMENTS. THIS IS A PROGRAM REQUIRED AND ADMINISTERED EXCLUSIVELY BY THE FEDERAL AND STATE GOVERNMENTS.