49 C.F.R. § 383.119 Requirements for tank vehicle endorsement.
Title 49 - Transportation
In order to obtain a Tank Vehicle Endorsement, each applicant must have knowledge covering the following: (a) Causes, prevention, and effects of cargo surge on motor vehicle handling; (b) Proper braking procedures for the motor vehicle when it is empty, full and partially full; (c) Differences in handling of baffled/compartmental tank interiors versus non-baffled motor vehicles; (d) Differences in tank vehicle type and construction; (e) Differences in cargo surge for liquids of varying product densities; (f) Effects of road grade and curvature on motor vehicle handling with filled, half-filled and empty tanks; (g) Proper use of emergency systems; and (h) For drivers of DOT specification tank vehicles, retest and marking requirements.
Title 49: Transportation
PART 383—COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE STANDARDS; REQUIREMENTS AND PENALTIES
Subpart G—Required Knowledge and Skills
§ 383.119 Requirements for tank vehicle endorsement.
