49 CFR
Basic Awareness
Basic Awareness is a self-paced online training program for those handling or supporting Dangerous Goods shipments by Ground under DOT 49 CFR. Ensure staff competency, regulatory compliance, and safer operations with convenient, industry-approved certification.
- Self Paced
- Flexible online training
- Digital Certification
- Accordance with industry standards
- Universal Acceptance
- Recognized by all major carriers
- Competency-Based
- Reduce costs and boost retention
What you’ll learn
Course overview
1 Introduction & shipper responsibilities
Roles, scope, and compliance expectations for air shipments.
2 Classification & identification
UN numbers, hazard classes, packing groups, and special provisions.
3 Packaging requirements
Performance packaging, limitations, and common acceptance pitfalls.
4 Marking, labeling & documentation
Shipper’s Declaration, air waybill notes, and required marks/labels.
5 Operational requirements
Handling, segregation, and general acceptance practices.
6 Safety
Dangerous goods safety awareness and procedures.
7 Security Awareness
Dangerous goods security awareness and procedures.
Included
Everything you need to stay compliant
90 Day Registration
Register for a 90 day free trial of the training program.
3 Exam Attempts
Trainees receive 3 attempts to achieve a passing score.
2 Year Digital Certificate
Trainees earn a 2 year certificate of completion.
TDG Membership
Unlimited compliance support during training and on the job dangerous goods compliance.
How it Works
Train
Eliminate workplace disruption with independent self-paced training that saves employee progress.
Test
Our dangerous goods training online courses are regulation compliant and accepted by carriers worldwide, including UPS, FedEx, and DHL.
Certify
All clients current on training receive unlimited support for compliance related questions.