Shipping Hazardous Materials

As one of the largest hazmat shipping companies in the United States, we are uniquely positioned to ensure safety and compliance for a wide range of hazardous material shipping.

Whether the goal is to prevent accidents, preserve human lives, minimize adverse consequences, or ensure a timely emergency response, the rules and regulations outlined by-laws governing the transportation of hazardous materials (hazmat) are complex and apply directly to shippers and carriers. Download our Hazmat Guide

Handling and transporting hazardous materials comes with a lot of risk. You have the risk of personal injury and property damage. If you fail to meet the demands of regulators, you also have the potential for fines. Beyond that, there is the reputational damage that can occur when you violate regulations or have an incident that causes damage to persons, property, or the environment.

When you go with Landstar, you know you have one of the top hazmat shipping companies in the nation. We take great care to protect our clients and to make sure we are doing things the right way. Our company currently has more than 11,000 hazmat certified drivers and more than 9,900 tanker-endorsed drivers. With a network this large, we are ready to handle your hazardous material shipping needs.

At Landstar, we understand that there is some concern when you hand hazardous materials over to a shipping service provider. That is why we go out of our way to make sure we not only meet regulatory and industry standards but aim to exceed them.

We require all of our trucks to have and maintain the required certifications. Along with that, our hazmat department is always reviewing our practices to look for ways we can improve processes and reduce the risk of incidents. We can even help our clients to review their process to make sure they are meeting their regulatory obligations and to help them minimize the risk in the handling, storing, and transportation of hazardous materials.

Landstar is one of the largest truckload hazardous materials carrier in the nation. We have the experience, capacity and equipment you need.

Our vast array of specialized equipment includes:

• OVER 11,000+ HAZMAT CERTIFIED DRIVERS
• OVER 9,900 TANK VEHICLE ENDORSED DRIVERS

As an industry leader, you can expect safe, reliable hazardous material transport services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. LANDSTAR IS PROUDLY CERTIFIED WITH: www.landstar.com © Landstar System, Inc. All Rights Reserved

*Numbers based on 2020