Hazardous Materials/Dangerous Goods Transportation General Awareness & Security Awareness by Ground (49 CFR) (2026)
Last Updated 01/2026
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What you'll learn
This course is intended to fulfill the US Department of Transportation (DOT) general awareness and security awareness training requirements found in the 49 CFR for employees responsible for the handling, preparing, shipping or transportation of hazmat.
Skills covered in this course
Description
Fulfill the US DOT general awareness and security awareness training requirements in 49 CFR for employees who handle, prepare, ship or transport hazmat by ground.
What this course covers:
- Recognizing and identifying hazardous materials and protective packaging
- Hazard communication: marking, labels and placards
- Documentation, loading, segregation and freight securement
- Handling, accident prevention and emergency response
- Security risks in hazmat transport and the employee's role
For warehouse, office, logistics and supervisory staff who prepare or offer hazmat by ground to, from or within the US. No prerequisite required.
Table of Contents
• Recognizing dangerous goods using examples of packagings, marks, labels, placards and DG shipping documents
• Handling DG and accident prevention
• Understanding the concept of emergency response
• Dangerous goods transportation security awareness
System Requirements
See System Requirements in the Coggno Knowledge Base
Author
Since 1990, Currie Associates has been a trusted resource for the hazardous materials / dangerous goods transportation industry – delivering high-quality training, consulting, and compliance tools to companies worldwide.
With decades of experience and deep regulatory knowledge, our team helps businesses confidently navigate the complex world of hazmat / DG transport. We provide timely, practical solutions designed to help reduce risk, improve efficiency, and support day-to-day compliance.
Currie Associates offers a wide range of online dangerous goods transportation training courses (49 CFR, IMDG Code, ICAO/IATA, ADR, Transport Canada, Mexican NOMs, Lithium Battery). The courses are designed to meet the regulatory requirements for training and the needs of busy organizations – whether you’re onboarding new hires, managing high turnover, or addressing training gaps.
With decades of experience and deep regulatory knowledge, our team helps businesses confidently navigate the complex world of hazmat / DG transport. We provide timely, practical solutions designed to help reduce risk, improve efficiency, and support day-to-day compliance.
Currie Associates offers a wide range of online dangerous goods transportation training courses (49 CFR, IMDG Code, ICAO/IATA, ADR, Transport Canada, Mexican NOMs, Lithium Battery). The courses are designed to meet the regulatory requirements for training and the needs of busy organizations – whether you’re onboarding new hires, managing high turnover, or addressing training gaps.
Hazardous Materials/Dangerous Goods Transportation General Awareness & Security Awareness by Ground (49 CFR) (2026)
Hazardous Materials Transportation - General Awareness and Security Awareness 2026 (49 CFR)
Frequently Asked Questions
This course is designed for employees who need to complete Hazardous Materials/Dangerous Goods Transportation General Awareness & Security Awareness by Ground (49 CFR) (2026) training
Yes. This course is designed to meet applicable federal requirements and commonly mandated state standards. Always confirm specific state or industry requirements with your local regulations.
The course takes approximately 40 minutes to complete and can be paused and resumed at any time.
Yes. Learners receive a downloadable certificate upon successful completion, which can be used for compliance records and audits.
Yes. You can assign this course to individuals or groups using Coggno’s LMS, or purchase multiple seats for your team.
Yes. This course can be exported for delivery in most learning management systems (SCORM compatible).
Yes. The course is fully self-paced and available 24/7.
Yes. This course includes a knowledge check to reinforce learning and verify completion.
Learners have lifetime access from the date of purchase.
Yes. A preview is available so you can review the course format and content before purchasing.
Yes. Content is reviewed and updated as regulations and best practices change.
No. This course is not included with the Prime Subscription and must be purchased separately.
Yes. Refund requests can be submitted within 30 days of purchase.
