Security Requirements and Considerations for Hazardous Materials Transportation

The Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is responsible for the safe and secure transportation of hazardous materials (hazmat). Millions of tons of hazmat are safely transported by air, rail, highway, or vessel every day, in quantities ranging from several ounces to thousands of gallons. While essential, these materials pose inherent safety risks in transportation, which is why they are regulated under the Hazardous Materials Regulations.

This resource explains when you need a security plan, how to make a security plan and what it should include, who manages the logistics around the security plan, and the necessary training requirements for commercial hazmat.