Hazmat Carriers

A number of hazardous materials shipments are in fact done on behalf of government agencies. While the government doesn’t only ship HazMat materials, they do outsource their shipping needs to outside carriers as opposed to maintaining their own fleet.

Carriers that work with government agencies are approved by that agency, such as the DOD, to transport on their behalf, with each agency having their own standard for approval. Whether it’s transporting electronics to a new office or sensitive materials for proper disposal, government shipping contracts are just one more piece of the shipping industry pie.

Just because a driver has been behind the wheel of their truck for years doesn’t mean they can haul just anything. HazMat materials require special training that is mandated by the federal government to ensure that anybody hauling these materials doesn’t post a safety risk.

Hazmat shipping training includes security awareness and in-depth training, safety training, and familiarization with the materials. This training has to be repeated once every three years to stay up to date on the certification.