The U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has specific rules for shipping hazardous materials. We can help you determine the DOT hazard class for your shipment and find contract carriers that meet DOT safety and transportation requirements.
Hazardous materials are defined by the U. S. Department of Transportation in accordance with the Federal Hazardous Material Law regulations. A DOT hazardous material classification is applied if a material, in a particular amount and form, poses an unreasonable risk to health, safety or property.
Below is the list of DOT hazmat classes. For more information from the Department of Transportation, visit here.
DOT Hazardous Classes
Class 1
Explosives
Class 2
Gases
Class 3
Flammable Liquids
Class 4
Flammable Solids