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Hazmat Motor Carrier Security Self Assessment Training Program

Highway and Motor Carrier

Security Regulation Requirements
This training program meets the DOT security awareness training and security assessment requirements as definied in 49 CFR 172.704 (a)(4) and 49 CFR 172.802.

Recommended Minimum System Requirements:
The minimum system requirements necessary to run the training program are:

• Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP
• Intel Pentium II 450 MHz or faster processor (or equivalent)
• 128Mb of RAM
• 800x600 resolution and a color depth of 256
• Adobe Reader 7.0 or higher

The "Hazmat Motor Carrier Security Self Assessment Training" program was developed as a cooperative effort between the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT's) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA); DOT's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA); and the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS') Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

This voluntary training program addresses the requirements contained in 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 172.802, which requires motor carriers that transport placarded amounts of hazardous materials to develop a plan that adequately addresses security risks related to the transportation of hazardous materials.This training is designed to provide you with the necessary knowledge and tools to conduct an effective security assessment of your operation.

It also offers security actions you might consider when managing the risks related to personnel security, unauthorized access, and en route security. Once the assessment has been conducted and security actions have been considered, the security plan can be put in place.

Who Should Receive This Training?

This voluntary training program is intended for hazmat motor carrier security managers, drivers, and any other personnel involved in the transportation of hazardous materials.

Training Related Links

• Hazmat Motor Carrier Security Self-Assessment Training (ZIP, 558 MB)
• Hazmat Motor Carrier Security Self-Assessment for Security Managers booklet (8.7 PDF, MB)
• Hazmat Motor Carrier Security Self-Assessment for Drivers booklet (PDF, 6.9 MB)
• Instructors Guide (PDF, 1.4 MB)
• Applicable Hazardous Materials Regulations (PDF, 7.3 MB)
• Risk Management Self-Evaluation Framework (PDF 58 KB)
• Guide to Developing an Effective Security Plan for the Highway Transportation of Hazardous Materials (1.0 PDF, MB)

Additional copies may be requested by e-mailing TSA at highwaysecurity@dhs.gov. Please specify that you would like to receive the "Hazmat Motor Carrier Security Self-Assessment Training" on CD-ROM. There is no charge for moderate quantities.

We appreciate the opportunity to assist you in enhancing hazmat transportation security.