Hazmat Service

Hazmat Service

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has established stringent regulations governing the shipment of hazardous materials, and Deftship is here to assist you in navigating these guidelines. We can aid in determining the DOT hazard class applicable to your shipment and connect you with carriers that comply with DOT safety and transportation standards.

All shipments of hazardous materials and substances are bound by United States Department of Transportation regulations (49 CFR Parts 100 to 185) and the Transport Dangerous Goods Regulations/Canada. Additionally, any further restrictions outlined in the Bureau of Explosives’ Tariff No. BOE-6000 series must be adhered to. The BOE-6000 can be ordered at https://www.hazmatregs.com. Hazardous materials are defined by DOT under the Federal Hazardous Material Law regulations, with a classification applied if a material poses a risk to health, safety, or property. These products typically require a Materials Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) containing information on potential hazards. United Nations (UN) Numbers and North American (NA) Numbers are utilized to identify hazardous chemicals or materials for global or North American transportation, respectively. It is imperative to assign a material's UN/NA Number before shipping.

Common products containing hazardous materials include electronics, batteries, fluorescent bulbs, paints, chemicals, medications, and more.

Please note that our hazmat service is currently available for integrated shipments only. A surcharge may apply for transporting hazardous materials, with the fee amount varying by carrier.

Listed below are the DOT hazard classes:

  1. Explosives
  2. Gases
  3. Flammable liquids
  4. Flammable solids, spontaneously combustible materials, and materials dangerous when wet
  5. Oxidizers and organic peroxides
  6. Poisons and etiologic materials
  7. Radioactive materials
  8. Corrosives
  9. Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles
  10. ORM-D (Other regulated material)
For further details on hazardous materials markings, labeling, and placarding as regulated by the Department of Transportation, please visit the provided link.

Should you have any inquiries or require assistance with shipping hazardous materials, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at support@deftship.com

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