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UTDR 200 - Hazardous Materials for CDL

Hazardous Materials Endorsement (H) is required for CDL drivers interested in transporting hazardous materials.  This course, as mandated by the FMCSA includes hazardous materials (HM) requirements, loading and unloading HM, tunnels and railroad highway crossing requirements, bulk packaging and route planning.  Also includes emergency response procedures and equipment, reporting, fueling.

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Course Learning Outcomes:
  1. Pass the entry level driver training for hazardous materials endorsement.
  2. Describe the proper method for operation and carrying hazardous materials
  3. Describe the proper emergency equipment and response procedures
  4. Identify route restrictions and bulk packaging.
  5. Explain routes and route planning.
Outline:
  1. Hazardous materials (HM) operational requirements
  2. Reporting HM crashes and releases
  3. Tunnels and Railroad (RR) crossing requirements
  4. Loading and unloading HM
  5. Bulk packages
  6. Emergency response procedures and emergency equipment
  7. Fueling
  8. Routes and route planning