Hazmat Compliance

Hazmat Carrier Compliance

Carriers that transport placardable quantities of hazardous materials face strict federal rules. We handle PHMSA registration, safety permits, security plans, and training.

What Hazmat Carriers Need

Transporting hazardous materials triggers requirements far beyond a standard carrier. Civil penalties run up to $89,678 per violation. Here is what you need in place.

PHMSA Registration

Carriers of placardable quantities must register annually with the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration. Operating unregistered exposes you to civil penalties up to $89,678 per violation.

Annual Registration

FMCSA Hazmat Safety Permit

Higher-hazard materials (such as explosives, certain bulk hazmat, and radioactive loads) require an FMCSA Hazmat Safety Permit (HM-232) on top of registration.

High-Hazard Loads

Security Plan & Training

Under 49 CFR 172.704 you must provide general-awareness, function-specific, safety, and security training, repeated at least every three years, plus a written security plan.

Every 3 Years

Placarding & Shipping Papers

Loads must carry the correct placards, proper shipping papers, and emergency response information. Errors here are among the most common roadside violations.

Roadside Ready

Driver Endorsements

Drivers hauling hazmat need a CDL hazmat (H) endorsement, which requires a TSA security threat assessment and periodic renewal.

TSA Threat Assessment

Our Hazmat Services

We handle the paperwork so you can focus on the road. Every service includes filing preparation, submission, and follow-up.

PHMSA Registration Filing

We prepare and file your annual PHMSA hazmat registration. The government registration fee is billed separately at cost.

$149

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Hazmat Safety Permit Application

Full FMCSA Hazmat Safety Permit (HM-232) application for carriers hauling high-hazard materials that require it.

$299

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Security Plan & Training Setup

A written security plan plus compliant hazmat training materials and records to satisfy 49 CFR 172.704.

$199

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BEST VALUE

Full Hazmat Compliance Bundle

PHMSA registration, safety permit, and security plan with training, a complete hazmat compliance package. Save vs ordering each separately.

$599

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Not sure where you stand?

Run our free DOT compliance check. Enter your USDOT number and we will show you exactly which filings are current, overdue, or missing, including whether your hazmat registration and permits are in order.

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Why Performance West

Nationwide Service

We handle compliance in all 50 states, with deep expertise in PHMSA hazmat registration and hazardous materials compliance.

1 Business Day Turnaround

Most filings are prepared and submitted within one business day of receiving your information.

Dedicated Support

A real person answers your questions. No chatbots, no ticket queues -- just straightforward help when you need it.