DOT HAZMAT Transportation | San Jose CA | 12/15/2025
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Protect your workers, prevent accidents, and meet federal compliance with our interactive DOT HAZMAT Transportation Training Course. Developed by industry professionals who specialize in hazardous materials transport.
This feature-packed, DOT-compliant training gives students the knowledge, confidence, and certification needed to safely prepare, handle, and transport hazardous materials. It’s the most effective and engaging way to ensure every employee who handles HAZMAT shipments meets the requirements of 49 CFR 172.704(a)(1),(3),(4).
Whether your company ships via FedEx, UPS, USPS, or private carrier (including company-owned vehicles), this is the mandatory training your team needs to stay compliant and safe.
Hazardous materials accidents can result in severe injuries, costly fines, and lasting damage. This course helps your team understand how to recognize, classify, package, document, and transport HAZMAT safely, dramatically reducing risks on and off the job site.
Our goal is simple, keep your workers safe and your business compliant.
This comprehensive online training covers all required DOT topics, including:
• General Awareness – Understand HAZMAT regulations and your role in compliance
• HAZMAT Classification – Identify materials by class and division
• Proper Labeling & Placarding – Learn correct markings for safe transportation
• Documentation – Complete accurate shipping papers and manifests
• Hazardous Waste Handling – Manage waste shipments safely and responsibly
• Record-Keeping – Maintain compliance through accurate documentation
• Security Awareness Training – Recognize and prevent security threats
Bonus: Includes DOT Security Awareness Certification at no extra cost!
Our course goes beyond the basics. Students navigate realistic shipment preparation scenarios and hands-on exercises designed to reinforce safe practices and compliance.
Engaging features include:
• Professional narration and real-life examples
• Interactive modules and mini-assessments
• Step-by-step HAZMAT shipment scenarios
• Comply Chat® – our built-in instructor support system
• Comprehensive resources and reference library
• Final assessment to verify competency
Students who pass the final exam (70% or higher, with up to 3 attempts) will receive:
• Official DOT HAZMAT Transportation Certification
• Frameable Certificate of Completion
• Wallet Card mailed directly via U.S. Mail (not a downloadable PDF)
These credentials confirm compliance with:
49 CFR 172.704(a)(1),(3),(4) – DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation Training
✅ Developed by HAZMAT Safety Experts – Always current with the latest DOT regulations
✅ Engaging & Easy to Follow – Designed for better learning retention
✅ Includes DOT Security Awareness Training – At no additional cost
✅ Proven to Reduce Workplace Incidents – Promote safety and protect your employees
Skipping required DOT training isn’t just a legal risk, it’s a safety hazard. Accidents involving hazardous materials can have serious, even life-threatening consequences.
Enroll your team today and give them the tools to work safely, confidently, and in full compliance with federal regulations.
Protect Your Team. Prevent Accidents. Meet Federal DOT & OSHA Regulations.
If your employees handle, package, ship, or transport hazardous materials, they are required by law under 49 CFR 172.704 to complete DOT HAZMAT Transportation Training.
But more importantly — their safety depends on it.
Our HAZMAT training course not only ensures full compliance with 49 CFR 172 and 49 CFR 173, but it also teaches workers how to recognize, handle, and respond to hazardous materials safely, preventing injuries, spills, and life-threatening incidents.
Every day, workers across the country are exposed to dangerous chemicals, flammable materials, and explosive substances. One mistake can lead to serious harm, environmental damage, or massive fines.
With our DOT-approved training, your team will gain the knowledge and confidence to:
Skipping this training isn’t just illegal—it’s unsafe. DOT and FAA penalties can reach $78,376 per violation, but the real cost comes from injuries and accidents that could have been prevented.
In just a few hours, your team can be trained to handle hazardous materials safely, reduce risks, and meet federal regulations. Protect your workers, prevent accidents, and stay compliant with DOT and OSHA laws.
Enroll Now in DOT HAZMAT Transportation Training – because safety starts with knowledge.
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PREREQUISITES
While there are no prerequisites for the DOT HAZMAT Transportation Course. This course has been modified to include the newest information and changes from GHS (Globally Harmonized System).
Overview:
This course covers the training requirements of 49 CFR 172.704, providing learners with a general awareness of DOT’s requirements for transporting hazardous materials, along with the key elements needed to facilitate the hazardous materials transportation. This course also includes information regarding Security Awareness, as defined in 49 CFR 172.800(b).
Course Outline:
SECTION 01: HAZARDOUS MATERIALS BASICS
1. INTRODUCTION
A. Federal Regulations
B. Defining Hazardous Materials
C. Reporting a Hazardous Materials Incident
2. TRAINING AND RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS
A. Training Requirements
B. Required Training Content
C. Security Awareness and In-Depth Security
D. Recordkeeping Requirements for HazMat Transportation
SECTION 02: SHIPMENT IDENTIFICATION
1. HAZARD CLASSES
A. Hazard Classification
B. Hazard Classes and Divisions
C. Additional Categories
D. Packing Group
2. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TABLE
A. The Hazardous Materials Table
B. HMT Appendices
C. The Emergency Response Guide
SECTION 03: SHIPMENT PREPARATION
1. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS PACKAGING
A. Packaging Definitions
B. Specification Markings
2. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MARKINGS
A. Marking Requirements
B. General Marking Requirements for Non-Bulk Packages
C. General Marking Requirements for Bulk Packages
D. Other Marking Requirements
3. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS LABELING
A. Labeling Hazardous Materials for Transport
B. Additional Labeling Requirements
C. Label Specifications
4. LOADING AND SEGREGATION
A. Regulations for Loading and Segregating Hazardous Materials for Transport
5. PLACARDING
A. Placarding
B. General Placarding Requirements
C. Additional Placarding Exceptions
D. Bulk Packagings: Placarding Exceptions for Smaller Bulk Packagings
E. General Specifications for Placards
6. SHIPPING PAPERS
A. Shipping Papers
B. Preparation and Retention of Shipping Papers
C. Description of Hazardous Materials on Shipping Papers
D. Addition Description Requirements
E. Additional Shipping Requirements
7. HAZARDOUS WASTE
A. Hazardous Wastes as Hazardous Materials
B. How EPA Designates Hazardous Wastes
C. How an EPA Waste Ships under DOT
D. Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifests
E. Transporter of Hazardous Waste
PREREQUISITES
While there are no prerequisites for the DOT HAZMAT Transportation Course. This course has been modified to include the newest information and changes from GHS (Globally Harmonized System).
Who Needs DOT HAZMAT Transportation Training?
Anyone involved in selecting a package, marking a container, applying a label, preparing paperwork (e.g., Bills of Lading, Manifests), packing a shipment, or taking part in any part of the transportation or handling of hazardous materials are required to receive DOT Hazmat Transportation training.
How do I get my HAZMAT Transportation Certification?
The first step in becoming a HAZMAT certified driver is to get your Class A CDL. After you get a class A CDL the next step is acquiring your HAZMAT endorsement.
To do that, you need to complete an application that requires the following:
• ID proof of being at least 21-years-old
• Proof of citizenship or legal residence
• A medical exam and eye exam
You must pass a HAZMAT knowledge test. This includes getting your HAZMAT Transportation Training before you can perform any shipments.
How often do I need DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation Training?
After the initial training, you will be required to get refresher training every three years or when regulations significantly change to remain compliant.
Is DOT HAZMAT Transportation Training mandatory?
Yes, it is required for anyone who transports hazardous materials in The United States before performing any shipping/job duties.
How long is HAZMAT Training good for?
DOT HAZMAT Training is good for 3 years unless regulations change significantly. Students will be required to receive refresher training every three years.
What is DOT HAZMAT Transportation Training?
DOT HAZMAT Transportation Training will teach you how to properly prepare, package, and ship hazardous materials by air, land, or sea.
What is a DOT HAZMAT Employee?
Simply put, if part of your job has to do with HAZMAT, you are a HAZMAT employee. This includes the fabricators of HAZMAT packaging since those individuals are the first line in protecting the HAZMAT by fabricating packages in accordance with DOT specifications.
Can I take DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation Training online?
Yes! DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation Training can be completed entirely online as long as it meets DOT mandated training requirements under 49 CFR 172.704.
What is a Hazardous material?
According to OSHA, a hazardous material is any item or agent biological, chemical, radiological, or physical, which has the potential to cause harm to humans, animals, or the environment, either by itself or through interaction with other factors.
What is the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act?
According to OSHA, The Hazardous Materials Transportation Act regulates the transportation of hazardous materials to protect against the risks to life, property, and the environment that are inherent in the transportation of hazardous material in intrastate, interstate, and foreign commerce.
How long is a DOT Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Transportation Training Class?
DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation Certification Online takes a minimum of 6 hours of online class time to be certified.
What does HAZMAT stand for?
HAZMAT is the abbreviation for hazardous materials used by The Department of Transportation and OSHA.
Who regulates hazardous materials transportation?
The Hazardous Materials Transportation act created by The Department of Transportation in 1975 and, this is the main law that regulates the transportation of hazardous materials.
What jobs can I get with a HAZMAT Certification?
A few of the jobs that require HAZMAT Certification include Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator, warehouse supervisor or manager, logistics specialist or coordinator, and shipping & receiving supervisor, just to name a few
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The course was easy to use, and the material contained within it was detailed applicable to the work I do.
The program is overkill. It needs to be tailored to what a particular chemical manufacturing business a generator does, not what having to test to what transporters, and others are required to do for HAZMAT transportation.
Michael-
Thank you for your review and training with Compliance Solutions. It is important to understand that, per DOT requirements, Hazmat Transportation training cover every job function and part of transporting hazardous materials. Comprehensive training provides insight into what others should be doing (before or you come in contact with the shipment). Were it not delivered this way, it's not only possible but probable any errors or mistakes made by others would be missed. Hazmat transportation is almost always a 'team effort' and we endevour to ensure our students understand each and every part of the hazmat journey.
We do offer onsite training for groups of 5 or more students where we modify the delivery based on history, concerns of management and employees that might be better suited for your organization. While DOT does require each section is covered for certification, we don't necissarily have to spend 1 hour on 'explosives' (for example) if your company does not ship them. In Opne-Enrollment courses, it is important to cover a wide range of hazards and processes, per DOT requirements, so nobody is 'slighted'.
Please let us know if we can help further. We do appreciate your comments as well as your business and are always looking for ways to excel.
Jeff Kline
President/CEO
I had the incredible privilege of taking a class with William McDonald, and I can confidently say he is an outstanding instructor who deserves nothing less than a 10 out of 10 evaluation.
From the very beginning, William's passion na knowledge of DOT Hazmat Transportation & Security was evident and infectious. He has an extraordinary ability to convey complex concepts in a way that is both accessible and engaging. His teaching style is dynamic, incorporating a variety of methods to cater to different learning styles, ensuring every student is not only able to grasp the material but also excited to learn more.
What truly sets William apart is his genuine care for his students' success. He is always approachable and willing to provide individual support and guidance, going above and beyond to help students achieve their goals. His encouragement and constructive feedback have been instrumental in building my confidence and competence in the subject area.
William fosters an inclusive and collaborative classroom environment where students feel comfortable to participate and express their ideas. He encourages critical thinking and promotes lively discussions that enrich the learning experience. His enthusiasm, expertise, and dedication make learning with him not just informative, but genuinely enjoyable.
In summary, William McDonald is an exceptional instructor who is deeply committed to his students and their learning journey. I highly recommend his classes to anyone who is eager to learn and be inspired.
10/10, without a doubt.
Marrialana Prince
