Because In-Depth Security training under §172.704(a)(5) is required ONLY for hazmat employees of companies subject to a §172.800 written security plan — and most hazmat employers are not. If your operation is not subject to §172.800, paying for In-Depth Security adds cost without compliance value. This bundle covers everything those operations need.
Program Description
The HazMat Driver Operations Bundle is the right package for CDL drivers transporting hazardous materials under a motor carrier that is NOT subject to a written security plan under 49 CFR §172.800. It combines the §172.704 Core Bundle (Modules 1-4: General Awareness, Function-Specific, Safety, Security Awareness) with the §177.816 Driver Training Add-On — five total modules covering every required §172.704(a)(1)-(a)(4) training category plus the driver-specific §177.816 operational layer.
If your carrier IS subject to a §172.800 written security plan, you need the Complete Training Program instead, which adds the In-Depth Security Add-On. Not sure? Download the free §172.800(a) Self-Assessment Worksheet on the In-Depth Security product page to find out.
This bundle is delivered as 5 instructor-led video modules with graded knowledge checks. Total runtime is approximately 6.25-7.75 hours. Certificate issued for each module on pass a bundle-level master certificate is also issued.
What’s Included
- Module 1 — General Awareness / Familiarization (§172.704(a)(1) · ~90 min)
- Module 2 — Function-Specific Training (§172.704(a)(2) · ~75 min)
- Module 3 — Safety Training (§172.704(a)(3) · ~60 min)
- Module 4 — Security Awareness Training (§172.704(a)(4) · ~60 min)
- Add-On 2 — §177.816 Driver Training — operational driver layer (· ~90 min)
In-Depth Security (Add-On 1) is NOT included in this bundle. See the Complete Program if you need it.
Add-On 2 — Driver Training — operational driver layer (§177.816 · ~90 min)
Required for any hazmat employee who operates a motor vehicle hauling hazardous materials in commerce. Covers all four paragraphs of §177.816 including the §177.816(b) cargo-tank specialized content, the CDL HME / TSA STA / ELDT credential stack, Part 391 driver qualification, Part 395 hours of service, Part 397 driving rules, Part 382 drug and alcohol testing with the January 2023 Clearinghouse changes, and §177.854 in-transit incident response.
Who Should Take This Program
The Complete Training Program is the right purchase when a single hazmat employee, or a single buyer organization, needs the full stack. Typical buyers:
- §172.800-covered motor carriers — PIH-gas haulers, explosives carriers, HRCQ Class 7 radioactive carriers, large-bulk Class 3 / 8 / 9 carriers, ammonium-nitrate haulers
- Owner-operators hauling placardable hazmat under their own authority, who personally perform shipper, loader, driver, and sometimes packaging functions
- Hazmat shippers operating private fleets — the same employees package, prepare shipping papers, and drive the load
- Fleet training coordinators buying seats in bulk for the whole hazmat workforce in one transaction
If your operation is not subject to §172.800 (Module 4 awareness training is sufficient for your security obligation) and you have drivers, consider the smaller HazMat Driver Operations Bundle (Core + Driver) instead. If your operation has neither drivers nor a §172.800 plan, the Core Bundle alone is sufficient.
How This Program Works
- One purchase enrolls the learner in 2 courses. HazMat Employee Core Bundle and HazMat Driver Training
- Linear progression locked: Core Bundle first then Driver Training
- Each course has its own graded knowledge check (40 questions across Core Bundle + 15 Driver Training = 55 total)
- Each course issues its own certificate on pass. 5 module certificates + 1 bundle master certificate
- Three-year validity from each course’s completion date per §172.704(c)(2)
- Training records retained for the duration of employment plus 90 days
Testing Compliance and Certificates
Each course’s graded knowledge check satisfies the testing-by-appropriate-means requirement of 49 CFR §172.702(d). Each course issues a separate certificate on quiz pass, identifying the specific CFR category satisfied (a)(1) through (a)(5) and §177.816(a) and (b) where applicable. The certificate language is regulator-verifiable: every claim on the certificate is anchored to a specific CFR section.
What This Program Does Not Cover
- Air-mode (Part 175 / IATA), rail-mode (Part 174), or vessel-mode (Part 176) training — highway mode only
- CDL hazmat-endorsement preparation under Part 383 (separate CDL-school course)
- Entry-Level Driver Training under Part 380 Subpart F (separate FMCSA-listed program)
- TSA Security Threat Assessment processing under Part 1572 (separate TSA enrollment)
- HAZWOPER beyond First Responder Awareness level (29 CFR 1910.120(q))
- The company’s actual written §172.800 security plan — that is created and maintained by the company; this program trains employees on the framework, not on the company’s specific plan content
- State-specific routing, parking, or registration rules layered on the federal HMR
- Vehicle-mechanical repair or diagnosis
Important: This program does not cover all PHMSA, FMCSA, or TSA regulations. It does not replace the buyer’s §172.800 written security plan, employer-specific driver-qualification policies, the driver’s CDL HME, TSA STA, or ELDT certification, or legal advice.
