Endorsement — Hazardous Materials (H)

What You'll Learn

You'll learn the complete Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) framework — how hazardous materials are classified into 9 hazard classes, what each class includes, and the specific rules governing each. The course covers placarding and marking requirements in detail: when placards are required, how to display them correctly, and what happens if they're wrong. You'll study shipping papers, hazardous waste manifests, and documentation requirements that must be maintained. Loading and unloading procedures are covered for both bulk and non-bulk packaging, including segregation rules for incompatible materials. Emergency response procedures, incident reporting requirements, security awareness, and route restrictions (including tunnel prohibitions) round out the training.

How the Course Works

Two instruction units — Regulations & Classification and Safe Handling & Emergency Response. Each unit has multiple sections with self-paced content and quizzes (80% to pass). No time limits. Most students finish in 2–5 days.

Topics Covered

After You Complete the Course

Your completion auto-submits to the FMCSA TPR. Note: this handles the ELDT Theory requirement, but you must separately complete the TSA security threat assessment (background check + fingerprinting) before your state DMV will add the endorsement to your CDL.