PHSMA Hazmat Registration

Is HazMat Registration Required for You?

Registration is mandatory if you offer transportation or ship any of the following in commerce:

1. 49 CFR 173.403 defines a highway route-controlled quantity Class 7 (radioactive) material. This designation allows for the shipment of such materials via highway, rail, air, or water.

2. Any shipment exceeding 25 kilograms (55 pounds) of Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 (explosive) materials in a motor vehicle, rail car, or freight container, as specified in 49 CFR 173.50.

3. Transporting more than one liter (1.06 quarts) per package of materials classified as ‘extremely toxic by inhalation’—those meeting the ‘hazard zone A’ criteria under 49 CFR 173.116(a) for gases or 173.133(a) for liquids.

4. Any hazardous material, including hazardous wastes, transported in bulk packaging that holds at least 13,248 liters (3,500 gallons) for liquids or gases or exceeds 13.24 cubic meters (468 cubic feet) for solids. Additionally, the transportation or offering of Class 9 hazardous materials, which do not require placarding, in bulk packaging larger than 3,500 gallons or 468 cubic feet.

5. Any shipment, other than in bulk packaging, that weighs 2,268 kilograms (5,000 pounds) or more and consists of a single class of hazardous materials (including hazardous wastes) that necessitates placarding of the vehicle, rail car, or freight container used for transportation.

6. Any quantity of hazardous material that necessitates placarding. However, farmers offering and transporting hazardous materials directly supporting their agricultural operations are exempt from this registration requirement.

Missed Your HazMat Registration Deadline? Understand the Potential Penalties

Missing your HazMat Registration Deadline can lead to substantial penalties that quickly accumulate, putting your operations at risk.

The civil penalties for certain HazMat violations were adjusted for 2024. Here are a couple of examples.

• The maximum penalty for HazMat violations is $99,756.

• The maximum penalty for HazMat violations that result in death, serious illness, or severe injury is $232,762.

DOT Compliance Group specializes in helping carriers like you stay on top of their registration requirements. We provide timely reminders and expert assistance to ensure you meet all deadlines and avoid unnecessary fines.

Register online or call us now to safeguard your operations and keep your business on the road.