DOT HAZMAT Advanced:Function Specific
Required by PHMSA under 49 CFR 172.704(a)(2) and 172.800: function-specific highway training plus security-plan awareness.
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Course Overview
The English edition provides function-specific training for highway transportation of hazardous materials. It is designed around the training components in 49 CFR 172.700–704 (Subpart H), including General Awareness, Function-Specific, Safety, and Security Awareness components.
Your employees will learn to classify, package, mark, label, placard, and document HAZMAT shipments for over-the-road transport — with real-world scenarios drawn from highway operations, roadside inspections, and CDL driver responsibilities.
Not every employee performs the same hazmat function. Use our role-by-role training guide to map this course to each employee's actual duties and identify any additional employer-provided instruction.
Highway-Focused
The English edition focuses on highway transportation operations.
Function-Specific
Covers the packaging, labeling, and documentation tasks your team actually performs.
Highway Training Path
Brings General Awareness, Safety, Security, and highway Function-Specific content into one course.
49 CFR 107.329
Maximum civil penalties, adjusted annually for inflation
Hazmat training violations are enforced by PHMSA under 49 U.S.C. 5123.
Maximum civil penalties are set by 49 CFR 107.329 and adjusted annually for inflation. Missing records or untrained employees can also trigger shipment delays and heightened audits, so consistent function-specific training protects your operation.
Regulatory Basis
Every module maps to the exact regulation this course trains for. Each citation links to the official regulatory text.
- 49 CFR 172.704(a)(2)Requires function-specific training on the HMR requirements that apply to the functions an employee performs — classification, packaging, marking, labeling, placarding, or loading.
- 49 CFR 172.704(c)(2)A hazmat employee must receive the required training at least once every three years (recurrent training).
- 49 CFR Part 172, Subpart HThe training subpart (172.700–172.704) governing hazmat employee training generally, including the function-specific component.
- 49 CFR 172.800Establishes the hazmat security-plan requirement covered by this course.
Who This Course Is For
DOT requires function-specific training for anyone who handles, prepares, or makes decisions about highway HAZMAT shipments.
Learning Objectives
Classify hazardous materials, select UN-tested packaging, and complete the full mark → label → placard → shipping paper workflow for highway shipments per 49 CFR HMR.
Apply highway-specific loading, segregation, and securement rules. Understand how highway requirements intersect with rail, vessel, and air when cargo transfers between modes.
Determine whether your operation requires a §172.800 security plan, assign security roles, recognize threats, and know when and how to report incidents immediately.
Course Preview
Certificate & Regulatory Crosswalk
Preview how each module maps to 49 CFR §172 Subpart H requirements. Download the crosswalk and certificate sample to share with your compliance team.
What’s Covered
English edition: 15 modules of function-specific highway training. The Spanish edition has a different 20-module structure; see the language-specific scope below.
English edition — Modules 1–7
English edition — Modules 8–15
Spanish edition: 20 modules, including introductions and dedicated highway, rail, vessel, and air sections. Topics include tank-car loading and securement, vessel dangerous-goods declarations, IATA packing instructions and quantity limits, and airline acceptance checklists. The English and Spanish outlines differ. Before enrolling, confirm that the selected language edition covers your employees’ job functions and transport modes.
Compare the market
Public online prices as of July 2026.
| Provider | Course | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Lion Technology | Ground Shipper Certification | $449 |
| DGI Training | 49 CFR ground course | $350 |
| Hazmat University | Shipping by Ground | $305 |
| Hazmat Student | Awareness + function-specific bundle | $200 |
| Evergreen Comply | This course | $189 |
Comparable function-specific DOT HAZMAT courses run about $200 to $449 from providers like Lion Technology and DGI Training. Evergreen Comply covers the same 49 CFR 172.704 requirements for $189 per seat, backed by an auditor-acceptance money-back guarantee.
Get Your Team Started
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Complete training
Self-paced modules with quizzes. Learners pause and resume on any device.
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Automatic recordkeeping with audit-ready certificates and training logs.
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Match training to the work
Function-specific HAZMAT training by industry
Start with the version closest to your operation. Each page maps the same 49 CFR foundation to the roles, materials, and shipping decisions that team handles every day.
- 01Transportation and logisticsDrivers, dock supervisors, and freight coordinators
- 02Chemical manufacturingProcess operators, packaging staff, and EHS leads
- 03Oil and gasField workers, tank operators, and transport staff
- 04Waste managementLoaders, transport coordinators, and compliance leads
- 05Healthcare and laboratoriesSpecimen handlers, lab managers, and clinical logistics
- 06Mining and raw materialsSite crews, material handlers, and transport teams
- 07E-commerce and distributionFulfillment, packaging, and dangerous-goods teams
- 08Auto parts and warehousingParts handlers, warehouse leads, and shipping staff
- 09Recycling and environmental servicesCollection crews, sorting staff, and transfer stations
Frequently Asked Questions
What is "function-specific" HAZMAT training and who needs it?
Beyond general awareness, 49 CFR 172.704(a)(2) requires function-specific training on the exact HMR requirements that apply to an employee's job — classification, packaging, marking, labeling, placarding, or loading. Employees who perform those regulated functions (e.g., CDL drivers, dock/loading supervisors, freight coordinators) need this depth, not just awareness.
How is Advanced/Function-Specific different from General Awareness?
General awareness gives broad familiarity; function-specific training (172.704(a)(2)) covers the detailed rules for the specific tasks an employee performs. Both are required components of a complete 172.704 training program; this course delivers the function-specific and security-plan (172.800) depth.
Under which regulation, and who enforces it?
U.S. DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations, 49 CFR Part 172 Subpart H, plus the security-plan requirement at 49 CFR 172.800, enforced by PHMSA.
How often must it be renewed?
At least once every three years under 49 CFR 172.704(c)(2), or sooner on a job-function change or new employer.
Is online function-specific training accepted?
Yes; 49 CFR 172.704 governs content and testing, not delivery, so documented online training qualifies. This course is fully online and self-paced.
How long does it take?
About 6–8 hours, reflecting the added function-specific and security-plan content beyond a general-awareness course.
How much does function-specific DOT HAZMAT training cost?
As of July 2026, comparable online function-specific DOT HAZMAT courses range from about $199 to $449 per seat. Evergreen Comply is $189 per seat and includes English and Spanish training, an instant certificate, and an auditor-acceptance money-back guarantee.
What are the penalties for non-compliance?
Enforced by PHMSA under 49 U.S.C. 5123, with maximum civil penalties adjusted annually for inflation and published at 49 CFR 107.329. Function-specific gaps are a common inspection finding because they map directly to the tasks employees actually perform.
Which course do I need?
Four related courses — here's who each one is for.
- Best for
- For anyone who touches hazmat shipments — the 1–2 hour baseline
- Renewal
- Every 3 years
- Duration
- 1–2 hrs
- Best for
- For drivers, loaders, and shipping staff who perform regulated tasks
- Renewal
- Every 3 years
- Duration
- 6–8 hrs
- Best for
- For anyone who prepares or handles dangerous goods that will fly
- Renewal
- Every 24 months for air work
- Duration
- 4–5 hrs
- Best for
- For generator-site staff and EHS teams who manage hazardous waste
- Renewal
- Annual review for LQG personnel
- Duration
- 3–4 hrs
Availability and pricing are shown on each course page and confirmed at checkout. Renewal intervals reflect the cited federal regulations.
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