• General Awareness
  • Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) – Introduction to DOT regulations and what constitutes a hazardous material (HazMat).
  • 9 Hazard Classes – Identification and understanding of the 9 DOT hazard classes 
    • Class 1 – Explosives
      Materials capable of causing explosions or rapid chemical reactions (e.g., fireworks, blasting agents).
    • Class 2 – Gases
      Compressed, liquefied, or dissolved gases such as propane, oxygen, or aerosols.
    • Class 3 – Flammable Liquids
      Liquids that can ignite easily (e.g., gasoline, alcohol, paint).
    • Class 4 – Flammable Solids
      Solids that ignite easily, self‑react, or emit flammable gas when exposed to water.
    • Class 5 – Oxidizers & Organic Peroxides
      Materials that can intensify fires or cause combustion by releasing oxygen.
    • Class 6 – Toxic & Infectious Substances
      Materials harmful or fatal if inhaled, ingested, or absorbed through skin.
    • Class 7 – Radioactive Materials
      Substances that emit ionizing radiation and require specialized handling.
    • Class 8 – Corrosive Materials
      Chemicals that can destroy skin, metals, or other materials (e.g., acids, bases).
    • Class 9 – Miscellaneous Hazardous Materials
      Materials that present hazards during transport but don’t fit other classes (e.g., lithium batteries, dry ice).

  • Hazardous Materials Table (49 CFR 172.101)

    The Hazardous Materials Table (HMT) is the primary reference for identifying and shipping hazardous materials correctly.

    The table is used to determine:

    • Proper Shipping Name
    • UN or NA Identification Number
    • Hazard Class or Division
    • Packing Group (I = high danger, II = medium danger, III = low danger)
    • Authorized Packaging
    • Special provisions and handling requirements

    Anyone involved in shipping must know how to use this table to ensure the shipment is properly classified, packaged, marked, and labeled.

    Training on using the table to identify proper shipping names, UN/ID numbers, hazard classes, packing groups, and packaging requirements.

  • Emergency Response Info
• Security Awareness

The training covers 49cfr §172.704 sub part h training requirements. 

• Anyone who is part of the pre-transportation functions. i.e., Anyone who classifies the shipment, fills out or signs the shipping paper, marks, labels, fills, secures, or packages pick out the packaging, placards, or provide the placards to the driver.
• Shipping personnel
• Receiving personnel
• Hazardous waste workers
• Truck drivers
• Lab personnel
• Department supervisors

If you perform any pre‑transportation function, this training is required by DOT. 

• 2 hours of DOT‑compliant training

• Certificate of completion

• 3‑year (36 Month) certification

• After‑training support with the onsite, webinar and LMS training modules options for the length of your certification

• Customizable training options

• Training covers how to use an DOT 49CFR to ship your Hazardous materials by US ground
• Training created by industry professionals
• A company of professionals who have been providing Hazmat & DG Training and Consulting since 2005