DOT Hazmat Carrier Requirements: Highway

When transporting hazardous materials by public highways, there is an increased risk to the public and the environment of exposure to hazardous substances in case of an accidental spill or release. Therefore, personnel involved in the carriage of hazardous materials via highways should understand the associated risks and be knowledgeable of the specific regulatory and training requirements specified by the (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180).

All hazmat shipments in the United States must comply with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR).

This DOT Hazmat Carrier Requirements: Highway 3-Hour training course is designed for hazmat employees involved in transportation of hazardous materials by private, common, and contract motor carriers within states, between states, or internationally.

This DOT Hazmat Carrier Requirements: Highway Training course will provide in-depth knowledge of the Hazardous Materials Table (HMT), shipping paper and certification requirements for transportation of dangerous goods by highway, general and specific hazmat loading and unloading requirements, requirements for segregation and stowage of hazardous materials, precautions for ensuring security of hazmat during transportation, and reporting requirements for incidents involving hazardous materials.

The DOT hazmat transportation training requirements are outlined in Subpart H of Part 172 of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR).

All hazmat employers are required to train their hazmat employees who perform any task or function that falls within the preview of the U.S. DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR).

The DOT Hazmat Carrier Requirements: Highway Training course is specifically suited to:

• Broaden the knowledge of individuals who have completed our 4-hour DOT Hazmat Transportation: General Awareness Training course.
• Employees of companies involved in the commercial transportation of hazardous materials;
• Shippers who offer hazardous materials in commerce for transport within states, between states, or internationally;
• Workers handling hazmat packages at any point in the transportation value chain and need to understand the requirements for hazmat cargo transportation via highway;
• Persons responsible for the safety of hazardous materials cargo during transportation by highway;
• Drivers of trucks and cargo tanks who transport hazardous materials;
• Other personnel who package, load, and unload cargo for shipment by highway;
• Public security personnel, emergency response personnel, safety officers, other employees who may need to take into consideration the safety of the dangerous goods being transported by highway; and
• Compliance officers who certify that all applicable requirements of the HMR are being met.

The DOT Hazmat Carrier Requirements: Highway course covers the modal specific training requirements found in 49 CFR Part 177 (Carriage by Highway) of the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) and 49 CFR Parts 300-399 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR).

For more in-depth training of the U.S. DOT’s hazmat regulations, enroll for our 10-Hour DOT Hazmat Transportation: Advanced General Awareness Training course which provides general and function specific guidance for hazmat transportation.

Yes. As recommended by the DOT, hazmat employees must receive recurrent training at least once every three years. All employees whose job function directly affects the safe transportation of hazardous materials must receive training within 90 days after employment or a change in job function.

In addition, according to 49 CFR 172.702(b), the safety training certification of the DOT Hazmat Carrier Requirements: Highway training course must also be updated whenever the DOT issues a new regulation or revises any existing regulations. No employee can perform any activities under the new or revised DOT regulations unless they have been given the necessary training that incorporates the new and/or revised federal rules and regulations.