Hazmat Ground Shippers Certification (DOT)
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Hazmat Ground Shipper Certification (DOT) – Shippers 7.1/7.2 IATA CBTA Certification
This course provides DOT hazmat training to prepare and offer hazardous materials shipments for transportation by ground. Hazardous material training covers a step-by-step approach to ensure full compliance with the 49 CFR Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR).
Target Group : Shippers
Training Language: English
Estimated duration: 7 hours
Final Test: The trainee must pass, with a grade of 80% or higher, a multiple choice test.
Certification: If participants pass the final test, they will be issued with an electronic certificate.
Validity: 2 years.
Teaching methods: Interactive e-learning training session with sound. Formative assessment exercises at the end of the sequence. Training materials available to download online. Remote, asynchronous tutoring is
provided by e-mail in the event of particular learning difficulties via the “Contact us” form.
Learning Objectives
On completion of the training, participants will be able to:
• Understand the basics of dangerous goods
• Know the rules for classifying dangerous goods
• Know the rules for preparing dangerous goods shipments
• Know the rules for processing and accepting cargo
This training and its assessment have been developed using the Competency Based Approach (CBTA). See IATA guide on “Dangerous goods training guidance”.
Course Outlines
Evaluate a substance or an article against the classification criteria
• Determine dangerous goods description
• Review special provisions
• Assess packing options including quantity limitations
• Apply packing requirements
• Apply marks and labels
• Assess use of overpack
• Prepare documentation
• Process/accept cargo other than dangerous goods
What online training do we offer?
Training available in English (contact us if you need training in another language).
This hazardous materials training will help satisfy initial or recurrent training mandates for professionals with responsibility for compliance with the 49 CFR Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR).
US DOT requires training within 90 days of hire date for new hazmat employees. Recurrent hazmat training is required at least every three years (49 CFR 172.704(c)).
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Hazmat Ground Shipper Training – Stay Compliant, Ship Safely
Shipping hazardous materials by ground in the United States requires strict compliance with federal regulations to ensure the safety of people, property, and the environment. The US Department of Transportation (DOT) mandates that all hazmat ground shippers are properly trained and certified before offering hazardous materials for transport.
Why Hazmat Ground Shipper Training Is Mandatory
Under Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR), any employee who prepares, offers, or transports hazardous materials by ground must complete hazmat training. This training covers critical topics such as:
Proper classification and identification of hazardous materials
Packaging, marking, and labeling requirements
Completion of shipping papers and documentation
Emergency response procedures
Carrier-specific requirements (FedEx, UPS, USPS, DHL)
Training must be renewed every three years, and failing to comply can result in significant fines-up to $238,000 per violation in 2025 for serious offenses.
What You’ll Learn in Our Hazmat Ground Shipper Course
Our course is designed to meet all DOT and PHMSA requirements for ground shipping of hazardous materials. You’ll gain practical, up-to-date knowledge on:
49 CFR regulations for ground transport
How to use the latest packaging, marking, and documentation standards (FAA guide)
Recent regulatory updates, including new USPS packaging rules and PHMSA penalty increases (PHMSA news)
Limited Quantity exemptions and requirements (Hazmat University overview)
Regulatory References
Who Needs This Training?
If you package, label, document, or ship hazardous materials by ground-whether you’re a manufacturer, distributor, warehouse worker, or logistics professional-this course is for you. Carriers like FedEx, UPS, DHL, and USPS each have additional requirements, so up-to-date training is essential for compliance and safety.
Get Started Today
Enroll now to ensure your compliance, protect your business from costly penalties, and keep your team and community safe. Our e-learning course is self-paced, mobile-friendly, and updated for the latest 2025 regulations.
