A question I am frequently asked is, “Will you certify my HazMat Employees have been trained?” or, “Do you provide HazMat certification for HazMat Employees?” or some variation on this theme.  My answer, unfortunately, does not always satisfy my potential customers because in order to be true to the letter and the spirit of the regulations I must answer them, “No, I cannot certify the training I provide for your HazMat Employees, only you can do that.”  The purpose of this article is to explain my reply, understand better the applicable regulations of the US DOT and maybe win back some of those lost prospects. (more…)