Hazmat Freight Transport
DLS brokers hazardous material shipments under Classes 3, 8, and 9 — Flammable Liquids, Corrosives, and Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods. Every carrier is verified for $5M hazmat liability coverage, PHMSA registration status where federally required, and a valid HME-endorsed driver before your load dispatches.
Request a Hazmat Quote Verify a CarrierMoving regulated hazardous materials requires more than a truck with DOT authority. DLS verifies every carrier against a four-point compliance checklist before any Class 3, 8, or 9 shipment is tendered — active FMCSA authority, $5M minimum hazmat liability insurance, PHMSA registration where federally applicable, and a driver with a valid HME endorsement. Shippers who skip this process risk cargo incidents, insurance claim denials, and direct regulatory liability.
What We Move — Approved Hazmat Classes
DLS is insured and authorized to broker the following hazmat classes. Shipments falling outside these classes cannot be accepted.
Liquids with a flash point at or below 60°C that present a fire hazard during transport.
- Ethanol & fuel additives
- Paint & paint thinners
- Acetone & solvents
- Adhesives
- Petroleum products
Substances that can cause severe damage to living tissue, equipment, containers, or the environment through chemical action.
- Sulfuric & hydrochloric acid
- Battery acid
- Sodium hydroxide
- Industrial cleaning chemicals
- Caustic liquids
Materials presenting transportation hazards that do not fit within other hazard class definitions but still require regulatory handling.
- Lithium batteries
- Dry ice
- Asbestos
- Environmentally hazardous substances
- Certain electronics
Classes We Do Not Broker
Our insurance standards restrict brokerage to Classes 3, 8, and 9. The following classes cannot be accepted under any circumstances:
If your shipment falls into one of these classes, we will let you know immediately and will not quote or tender the load. There are no exceptions.
Our Carrier Qualification Standards
Before any hazmat load is assigned, every carrier must pass a four-point qualification review. These are not optional — all four are mandatory.
- Active FMCSA Operating Authority — Active MC Number, active USDOT Number, and operating authority in good standing. Verified against live FMCSA SAFER data before every dispatch.
- $5M Hazmat Liability Insurance — Minimum $5,000,000 hazmat liability coverage. Certificate of Insurance obtained directly, policy dates verified, and hazmat coverage confirmed listed. Carriers with coverage below $5M are automatically disqualified.
- Current PHMSA Registration — Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) Certificate of Registration verified for all carriers where federal registration thresholds apply. Registration number, expiration date, and carrier identity confirmed prior to assignment.
- HME-Endorsed Driver — Driver must hold a valid CDL with a Hazmat Endorsement (HME) and a current USDOT medical certificate. Unendorsed drivers are not dispatched on hazmat loads.
- Management Approval on Every Load — All hazmat shipments receive management review and documented approval before dispatch. Approval recorded in the shipment file and customer record.
Our 4-Step Hazmat Load Review
Every hazmat load goes through this review before a carrier is assigned. No shortcuts.
Review Shipping Papers
Verify Proper Shipping Name, UN Number, Hazard Class, Packing Group, and emergency contact information before the load is accepted.
Confirm Commodity Class
Confirm shipment is Class 3, 8, or 9. If class falls outside approved coverage, load is escalated to management before any pricing or carrier contact.
Verify Carrier Qualifications
Active FMCSA authority, $5M COI, PHMSA registration where federally applicable, and HME driver confirmation. All four must pass before the load is tendered.
Management Approval & Dispatch
Management approval documented before BOL is issued. Driver confirms HME endorsement, proper placards, and emergency response information at pickup.
Verify a Carrier
Check any carrier DOT authority, safety record, and hazmat authorization. Enter the DOT number below.
Request a Hazmat Quote
Class 3, 8, or 9 shipment? Tell us about your load and we will match you with a verified, fully-qualified carrier same day.