The DOT HAZMAT In-Depth Security Training course provides employees with the knowledge required to understand and apply their facility’s Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Security Plan. Designed for workers who handle, prepare, or transport hazardous materials, this program supports compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) In-Depth Security training requirements. Learners explore the vulnerabilities associated with transporting HAZMATs and the detailed procedures needed to safeguard materials throughout shipping, receiving, and on-site operations.

The training explains the components of a compliant HAZMAT Security Plan, including organizational roles, security objectives, and procedures for preventing unauthorized access. Participants also review common security risks within transportation environments and learn how to recognize suspicious activity, strengthen facility controls, and follow proper reporting processes. Guidance is provided on employee security responsibilities, safe shipping practices, and the steps to take during a security breach or attempted tampering.

By the end of this course, learners will understand how to support their organization’s security structure, protect hazardous materials, and act quickly and appropriately during potential or confirmed security incidents.

Robust HAZMAT security programs help prevent unauthorized access, theft, diversion, and intentional misuse of dangerous materials. Understanding how security plans are structured—and how workers fit into those plans—helps organizations maintain compliance and reduce the risk of security breaches. This course reinforces the knowledge needed to safeguard hazardous materials throughout their lifecycle.

DOT HAZMAT Security Regulations

• Review regulatory requirements for In-Depth Security training
• Understand how DOT security rules apply within transportation and facility operations

Developing a HAZMAT Security Plan

• Learn the required elements of a compliant security plan
• Understand organizational roles, responsibilities, and security objectives

Preventing Unauthorized Access

• Recognize facility vulnerabilities and access-control procedures
• Learn how to identify and report suspicious activity

Fundamentals of Safe Shipping

• Review secure packaging, labeling, and documentation procedures
• Understand how to verify shipments and maintain control during preparation

Protecting HAZMATs in Transit

• Learn best practices for securing hazardous materials while en route
• Understand chain-of-custody controls and monitoring expectations

Receiving Hazardous Materials

• Follow secure unloading and receiving procedures
• Identify signs of tampering or unusual conditions

Additional Security Procedures

• Review employee responsibilities in preventing security breaches
• Learn appropriate actions to take during or after a security incident

This online DOT HAZMAT In-Depth Security Training course takes approximately 45 minutes to complete. Learners may start, pause, and resume the training at their convenience.

A minimum score of 80% is required to pass the final assessment. Participants may attempt the exam up to three times. The course includes knowledge checks throughout the training, and a downloadable student manual is provided to support long-term understanding and retention.

Upon successful completion of this program, learners can download and print a digital certificate of completion, confirming their understanding of DOT HAZMAT security requirements, organizational security plans, and best practices for protecting hazardous materials.