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Q&A: Is the HazMat endorsement required on the CDL when transporting Class 9?

Q&A: Is the HazMat endorsement required on the CDL when transporting Class 9?

A substantial percentage of the questions I receive pertain to Class 9 Miscellaneous and its placarding requirements.  Here’s one of them:

If a container has a class 9 placards and an orange placard with 4 digit # does the driver have to have hazmat endorsement on their license to haul? Product is agricultural pesticides and fertilizers.

Thanks

I was busy just then and wanted to give him a quick answer but also wished to provide more information. So, here’s my answer:

Short answer: No.

I will provide the long answer later today.

Contact me with any questions you may have about the transportation of hazardous materials by air, highway, vessel, or rail

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And later that night, I provided the long answer:Class 9 Miscellaneous placard on truck

I will provide a more complete answer to your question:

I hope this helps.  Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any other questions.

Also, you may wish to read:  Requirements for Training of HazMat Employee Drivers

That seemed to be the answer he needed because I didn’t hear any more from him.

The USDOT regulations for the transport of hazardous materials can be a challenge.  The challenge is increased when the USDOT regulations for a commercial motor vehicle are also a factor.  I can help you when the challenge is greatest.  Please contact me with questions or if you require USDOT training for HazMat Drivers.

FAQ: When is HazMat Employee Driver Training not Required?

Here’s a question from someone who attended one of my Training Seminars (now suspended) on October 8, 2015:

Dan did you say in training that companies can use a hazmat drivers license as hazmat training and not train them on hazmat every three years?

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Contact me with any questions you may have about the transportation of hazardous materials by air, highway, vessel, or rail

International and Domestic

Daniels Training Services

815.821.1550

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https://www.danielstraining.com/
My response later that day (10.8.15):

USDOT regulations allow the HazMat Employer to rely on a driver’s maintenance of their CDL (with routine testing and renewal required by their state) as compliance with the requirement to train HazMat drivers at 49 CFR 177.816.

However, this does not preclude the requirement to provide triennial HazMat Employee Training.
It is also important to note that a Commercial Driver’s License is only required if a motor vehicle transports a quantity of HazMat that requires placarding.  It is quite possible that a driver of a motor vehicle transporting HazMat does not require placarding nor a CDL.
In other words, HazMat Employee Training is required every three years for the operator of a motor vehicle transporting any amount of HazMat, but the HazMat Employer may opt out of providing the additional Driver Training if they feel the maintenance of the CDL with endorsements is sufficient.

Daniels Training Services

815.821.1550

Info@DanielsTraining.com

https://www.danielstraining.com/

Read this article of mine for more information:  USDOT Driver Training Requirements.

I hope this helps.  Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any other questions.
Thanks
Dan
Got a question about training your HazMat Drivers or any other HazMat Employee?  Contact me and I’ll be glad to help.

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