DOT HazMat Training

Yes. Many DOT HazMat training courses can be completed 100% online via our self-paced, interactive programs. Our courses address key topics referenced in 49 CFR Part 172 Subpart H, such as general awareness, function-specific material, safety, and security awareness.

Pricing varies based on the course level, scope (e.g., single-topic vs. multimodal coverage), and whether you choose individual courses or a bundled package. Bundles generally cost more overall than single courses, and group/bulk discounts may be available. For current options and pricing, please see the course catalog.

• General awareness/familiarization (everyone who handles HazMat, classifies, or labels).
• Function-specific training (for your role’s specific HazMat tasks).
• Safety training, security awareness, and in-depth security, if required by your employer or situation.
• Modal-Specific Training for a variety of applications, including but not limited to:
  • DOT HazMat Air Training: Transport hazardous materials and dangerous goods safely by air
  • DOT/FMCSR HazMat Training: Transport materials safely on U.S. highways
  • DOT Rail Carrier HazMat Training: Transport hazardous materials safely by rail

Yes. Our training and certificates are designed to align with applicable DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations (49 CFR Part 172, Subpart H). Acceptance can depend on your role, employer, and regulator, and employers are responsible for determining that training is appropriate for specific job functions and for maintaining required records. If you’re unsure, please confirm your organization’s requirements before enrolling.

The length of DOT HazMat training depends on the course level, with a basic/general awareness course taking about 1 hour and bundled courses taking around 6 hours. Each course includes a minimum expected duration, but actual completion time can be longer depending on your pace, time spent reviewing materials, and any quizzes or the final exam.

No. Training requirements come from the Department of Transportation (DOT) under its Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR), specifically 49 CFR Part 172. However, OSHA may be indirectly involved (for example, in workplace safety), and your employer may enforce HazMat training under OSHA-governed safety programs.

You can refer to the following resources for official regulatory information: 

• The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), which oversees DOT’s HazMat regulations.  

• Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), especially Part 172, Subpart H (training requirements) and related sections.  

• DOT/PHMSA guidance documents or advisories often explain how the regulations apply in various situations.

DOT stands for the Department of Transportation. It is a federal Cabinet department of the U.S. government responsible for helping maintain and develop the nation's transportation systems and infrastructure. Among its various responsibilities, the DOT regulates the transportation of hazardous materials to ensure safety and compliance with federal laws.

DOT HazMat Training refers to the training required by the Department of Transportation for individuals who handle, prepare, transport, or are otherwise responsible for the safety and security of hazardous materials during transportation.

This training is designed to ensure that hazardous materials are transported safely and in compliance with all federal regulations. It covers various topics, including:

• The classification of hazardous materials
• Packaging requirements
• Emergency response information
• The proper use of shipping papers

The good news is you can receive your HazMat certification online.

According to regulations, anyone involved in the shipping, handling, and transporting of hazardous materials must receive appropriate HazMat DOT training classes. This includes, but is not limited to: 

• Shippers 
• Carriers 
• Freight forwarders 
• Packing and unpacking personnel 

It also includes anyone who manufactures, tests, reconditions, repairs, modifies, marks, or otherwise represents containers as qualified for use in the transport of hazardous materials. 

OSHAcampus® has all the online safety training courses you need to meet your compliance requirements and get to work fast!

One of the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) top priorities is to make traveling safe—which includes employees who handle and travel with hazardous materials, also called HazMat employees. And the DOT classifies you as a HazMat employee if: 

• You’re employed by a HazMat employer
• You directly affect the safety of hazardous materials transportation in the course of your employment, which includes: 
  • Loading, unloading, or handling hazardous materials
  • Preparing hazardous materials for transportation
  • Operating a vehicle to transport hazardous materials
  • Being responsible for the safety of hazardous material transportation
  • Manufacturing, testing, reconditioning, repairing, modifying, marking, or otherwise representing containers, drums, or packagings, as qualified for use in the transportation of hazardous materials

DOT regulations require that DOT Hazardous Materials Training be completed by employees within 90 days of employment or a change in job function and must be repeated at least once every three years. The training must also be updated whenever there is a change in the regulations, or a new type of hazardous material is being handled.