General awareness / familiarization
HMR purpose, hazardous materials recognition, hazard communication, and regulatory structure.
PHMSA Hazardous Materials Regulations
DOT HazMat Training
Train hazmat employees on the Hazardous Materials Regulations with general awareness, function-specific, safety, and security content. plus modal and in-depth security training where the employee’s duties require it. DOT HazMat employee training includes general awareness, safety, security awareness and function-specific responsibilities.
General awarenessRecognize hazmat and the HMR
Function-specificTrain to actual duties
Safety & securityProtection and threat awareness
Every 3 yearsRecurrent training minimum
Course curriculum
Built around the training elements hazmat employees need.
Hazmat training is function-driven. The employer must identify the regulated work the employee performs and provide the training that applies to those duties.
Function-specific training
Requirements that apply to shipping, packaging, handling, loading, documentation, or transport duties.
Safety training
Emergency response information, protective measures, accident prevention, and safe handling.
Security awareness
Transportation-security risks, threat awareness, and methods to enhance hazmat security.
In-depth security
Additional training for employees with responsibilities under a required hazmat security plan.
Modal and driver training
Additional air, vessel, highway, rail, or motor-vehicle requirements when applicable.
Training plans
Choose a HazMat training package.
Purchase training for individual hazmat employees or teams that need centralized training records.
Single Learner
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For one hazmat employee.
- General awareness
- Function-specific training
- Safety and security
- Training documentation
5 Learners
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For small HazMat teams.
- 5 learner seats
- $109 per learner
- Centralized purchase
- Employer training records
10 Learners
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For larger HazMat teams.
- 10 learner seats
- $99 per learner
- Centralized purchase
- Employer training records
20 Learners
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For larger HazMat teams.
- 20 learner seats
- $89 per learner
- Centralized purchase
- Employer training records
Who this is for
Training that matches your responsibilities and experience.
Hazmat employees
- Employees who load, unload, handle, package, mark, label, document, or transport hazardous materials
- Drivers and operators whose work affects hazmat transportation safety
- Employees responsible for hazmat transportation safety
Hazmat employers
- Shippers and carriers needing initial/recurrent training
- Employers documenting training and testing under §172.704
- Organizations needing function-specific or modal training tracks
Frequently asked questions
Answers to common HazMat training questions.
Learn about training requirements, refresher intervals, employer responsibilities, and course access.
Who is required to complete HazMat employee training?
Under 49 CFR 171.8 and 172.704, hazmat employees whose work directly affects hazardous materials transportation safety generally need training appropriate to their duties. This can include employees who classify, package, mark, label, prepare shipping papers, load, or transport hazardous materials.
What topics must HazMat training cover?
Applicable training includes general awareness and familiarization, function-specific instruction, safety training, security awareness, and in-depth security training when required by the employer's security plan. Other modal requirements may also apply.
How often must HazMat employees complete recurrent training?
Under the general Hazardous Materials Regulations, recurrent training is required at least once every three years. Some modal rules or job responsibilities may impose additional or different requirements.
When must a new HazMat employee complete training?
A new hazmat employee, or one who changes job functions, must generally complete required training within 90 days. Until then, they may perform hazmat functions only under direct supervision of a properly trained and knowledgeable employee, where permitted by the regulations.
Does online training alone satisfy all HazMat requirements?
Not necessarily. Employers must ensure that training covers each employee's actual job functions, includes appropriate testing, and satisfies any applicable modal and security requirements. The employer is responsible for maintaining compliant training records.
Can an employer enroll multiple HazMat employees?
Yes. Choose one of the individual or multi-learner plans on this page. Visit Group Training for additional team enrollment options.
Will I receive HazMat training documentation?
Completion documentation is provided based on the selected plan and course requirements. Employers must maintain the training records required by 49 CFR 172.704, including the information and retention period specified in that regulation.
Where can I access my HazMat course after enrollment?
Sign in through the Student Login to access your assigned course. If you need additional access, review the Course Extensions page.