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DOT Hazmat Function Specific Training: Shipping Papers

  • In accordance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Materials Regulations 49 CFR Part 172 Subpart H
  • Available in: United States English | España Español
  • Train at your convenience, across all devices
  • Engage with audio narration for on-the-go study
  • Obtain your certificate immediately after finishing
  • SCORM-ready, on-demand digital, virtual instructor sessions, or on-site course offerings
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$39.99
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$39.99
$39.99
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$39.59
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$39.19
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$38.79
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$37.99
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$36.79
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$35.99
Employee Per Seat
2-10 $39.59
11-20 $39.19
21-50 $38.79
51-100 $37.99
101-250 $37.19
251-500 $36.79
501-1000 $35.99

Course Facts

What You Get
What You Get
Certificate of Completion
Training Duration
Training Duration
2 Hour(s)
Learning Type
Learning Type
100% online, available 24/7
Course Access Validity
Course Access Validity
3-month completion timeline, 1-year access to training materials.
Device Support
Device Support
Apple
Android
Windows
Web
Certificate Validity
Certificate Validity
36 months, before a refresher is required.

Our DOT Hazmat Shipping Papers course is designed for hazmat employers and employees responsible for preparing and using shipping papers during hazardous materials transportation.

This training is developed in accordance with 49 CFR Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR), ensuring learners understand the regulatory requirements for accurate and compliant documentation. The course will provide a step-by-step guide to complete the hazardous materials shipping papers, including the basic description, additional description requirements, and the shipper’s certification.

DOT Shipping Papers play a critical role in identifying transported materials and providing first responders with essential emergency response information. According to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), thousands of hazardous materials incidents are reported annually. Many are linked to documentation errors or improper classification, highlighting the importance of proper training and compliance. This highlights the importance of understanding the hazmat classes table and regulatory requirements to reduce risks and ensure compliance.

Who Needs This DOT Hazardous Materials Shipping Papers Course?

  • Hazmat employees responsible for preparing or handling shipping papers.
  • Employers overseeing hazardous materials transportation compliance.
  • Workers involved in packaging, labeling, or documenting hazardous materials shipments.
  • Safety managers and compliance officers in transportation and logistics industries.
  • Personnel involved in highway, rail, air, or vessel transport of hazardous materials.

Why Choose Our DOT Hazardous Materials Shipping Papers Course?

  • Meets DOT requirements for function-specific hazmat training.
  • Provides clear, step-by-step guidance on shipping paper preparation.
  • Reinforces knowledge from general awareness hazmat training.
  • Helps reduce compliance errors and transportation risks.
  • Supports refresher training to maintain regulatory compliance.

DOT Hazmat Function Specific Training: Shipping Papers Course Syllabus

This course consists of 2 modules broken down into 4 lessons. Students are required to take each lesson in sequential order as listed below.

Lessons

Introduction

Module 1: Hazardous Materials Regulations


This module defines hazardous materials and their classifications under applicable regulations. It explains the purpose of Hazardous Materials Regulations and identifies key enforcing federal agencies. Training requirements for hazmat employees are also summarized.

  • Lesson 1: Regulatory Overview

Module 2: Shipping Papers


This module identifies shipping papers and outlines basic preparation requirements. It explains listing rules, special permits, and additional description requirements. Learners will review certification, emergency information, and recordkeeping requirements.

  • Lesson 2: Preparation of Shipping Papers
  • Lesson 3: Additional Description Requirements
  • Lesson 4: Shipper’s Certification

Final Examination

Frequently Asked Questions

The DOT Hazmat Function Specific Training: Shipping Papers course is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) and specifically includes guidance pertaining to 49 CFR Part 172 Subpart C.

For both general and function specific guidance on the U.S. DOT’s hazmat regulations, enroll for our 10-Hour DOT Hazmat Transportation: Advanced General Awareness Training course.

One of the most frequently cited safety violations of the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR; 49 CFR Parts 171-180) is a failure of the transporter to properly describe hazardous materials on the accompanying shipping papers.

This course will provide detailed guidance on the general requirements for preparing shipping papers including identifying documents that may qualify as shipping papers, the special listing considerations when both hazardous and non-hazardous materials are listed on the same shipping paper, the additional shipping description requirements for transport by air, rail, highway, and water, the requirements relating to hazardous substances and marine pollutants, the purpose of the hazardous waste manifest, and recordkeeping requirements.

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

  • Meets DOT requirements for function-specific hazmat training.
  • Provides clear, step-by-step guidance on shipping paper preparation.
  • Reinforces knowledge from general awareness hazmat training.
  • Helps reduce compliance errors and transportation risks.
  • Supports refresher training to maintain regulatory compliance.

This DOT Hazmat Shipping Papers online training course is specifically suited to: 

  • To broaden the knowledge of individuals who have completed our 4-hour DOT Hazmat Transportation: General Awareness Training course. 
  • Common, contract, and private carriers who transport hazardous materials in commerce. 
  • Shippers who offer hazardous materials in commerce for transport within states, between states, or internationally. 
  • Workers involved in preparing shipping papers used for the commercial transportation of hazardous materials, chemicals, and hazardous waste.  
  • Personnel who sign hazardous material shipping papers or hazardous waste manifests. 
  • Employees handling hazmat packages at any point in the transportation value chain including those handling and accepting hazmat packaging for freight forwarding.
  • Compliance officers who certify that all applicable requirements of the HMR are being met. 

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Hazmat employees must receive recurrent training at least once every three years. For employees involved in the transportation of hazardous materials by air, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires recurrent training once every two years.

Certificate of Completion: Immediately after passing the final exam, you can download, save, or print your certificate in PDF format.

Validity: The course certificate is valid for three years.

Renewal: Simply take this course in 36 months to maintain compliance and stay current on DOT regulations for shipping papers for hazardous materials.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Course Objectives

After completing the course, the learner will be able to:

  • Understand the purpose and applicability of the Hazardous Materials Regulations.
  • Identify documents that may qualify as shipping papers.
  • Discuss the general requirements for preparing shipping papers and exceptions to these requirements.
  • Discuss the additional shipping description requirements for transportation of hazardous materials by air, rail, highway, and vessel.
  • Explain the purpose of the hazardous waste manifest and the pertinent information that must be included in the document.

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Jessica Anders
Intern Hazmat Documentation Department
“I am new to this field and this Shipping Papers course let me easily understand the DOT regulations and details that I need to help prepare shipping papers when transporting hazardous goods.”
Sam Mendez
Logistics Operator For Hazmat
“Preparing shipping papers is tricky and tedious. I used this short training to improve my knowledge and get more details after taking the DOT 4 hour course. Really Helpful!”
Mitchell Brown
Freight Forwarder
"It was completely user-friendly, making it easy to navigate. The information of shipping papers was well-organized which created a positive learning environment."
Lisa Patrick
Ecommerce logistics officer
"Precise, relevant, and presented with utmost professionalism."

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