DOT HAZMAT Security Awareness for Drivers is a 30-minute online course that trains drivers of hazardous materials shipments on transportation security requirements mandated by 49 CFR 172.704(a)(4). It is designed for commercial drivers who transport hazardous materials and includes a downloadable certificate of completion.
Federal regulations under 49 CFR 172.704 require every hazmat employee - including drivers who transport hazardous materials - to receive security awareness training. This requirement, strengthened after the DOT's March 2003 final rule on hazmat security, addresses the unique vulnerabilities in the hazardous materials transportation chain. Violations of the Hazardous Materials Regulations carry civil penalties of up to $96,624 per violation, with willful violations reaching up to $225,455. New hazmat employees must receive security awareness training within 90 days of employment, and all hazmat employees must complete recurrent training at least once every three years.
This course prepares your drivers to recognize and respond to security threats during the transportation of hazardous materials. Written specifically for drivers of hazmat shipments, the training covers security risk identification, methods to enhance transportation security, response procedures for potential security threats, and the regulatory requirements established by the DOT's hazmat security final rule. The course can serve as initial training for new drivers or as recurrent training for experienced hazmat haulers.
Under 49 CFR 172.704(a)(4), every hazmat employee must receive security awareness training covering security risks in hazmat transportation and methods to enhance transportation security. The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) enforces these requirements, with civil penalties for knowing violations reaching up to $96,624 per violation and willful violations up to $225,455. New employees must receive this training within 90 days, and recurrent training is required every three years. The DOT's 2003 final rule on hazmat security established specific security awareness and in-depth security training requirements, reflecting the heightened focus on transportation security. Online training is an accepted delivery method, though employers remain responsible for ensuring training meets all regulatory components and for maintaining training records per 49 CFR 172.704(d) for the duration of employment plus 90 days.
| Team Size | Price per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 - 9 | $29.95 |
| 10 - 24 | $23.95 |
| 25 - 49 | $21.55 |
| 50 - 99 | $17.50 |
Certificate of completion included. Downloadable upon passing the final assessment.