49 CFR Hazmat Transportation Regulations
For Domestic Shipping and Transporting of Hazardous Materials
What is the CFR?
CFR refers to the Code of Federal Regulations, which is the codification of the regulations published in the Federal Register by the Executive Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government of the United States. The CFR is divided into 50 Titles that represent broad areas subject to Federal Regulation. Title 49 of the CFR is the Department of Transportation regulations that include hazardous materials transportation regulations and federal motor carrier regulations.
If you handle hazardous materials or hazardous waste, or if you are a shipper, carrier or freight forwarder, the 49 CFR is a must. These regulations cover requirements for markings, labels, placards, shipping papers, training, emergency response and performance-oriented packaging standards. Domestic transportation regulations for highway, rail, air and water are included.
Labelmaster makes 49 CFR books available in various formats to meet your specific needs!
Product information updated for the 2022-2023 publications.
Early 49 CFR ![]() Available 6 months earlier than the government release. | 49 CFR ![]() Government's two-volume set with pipeline regulations. | MasterRegs 49 CFR ![]() Highlights regulatory changes for easy training. |
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Publication | Early 49 CFR | Government 49 CFR | MasterRegs 49 CFR |
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Agency | PHMSA | ||
Area of Authority | Domestic | ||
Mode | Ground, Rail, Air, Water | ||
Updated | Yearly | ||
Revised | Oct. 1, 2022 | Oct. 1, 2022 | Nov. 1, 2022 |
Effective | Oct. 1, 2022 | Oct. 1, 2022 | Oct. 1, 2022 |
Available | Nov. 2022 | Summer 2023 | Dec. 2022 |
Parts | 100-185 | 100-199 | 100-185 |
Formats | Standard Bound, Spiral Bound, & Book Combos |
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49 CFR Online Training
Everyone who handles hazmat is required by the U.S. Department of Transportation to be trained every three years, as specified in the 49 CFR Part 172.704 - Stay compliant with Labelmaster's General Awareness Hazmat Training. Labelmaster's interactive online courses are always up-to-date with the latest regulations and meet the minimum training requirements specified in the 49 CFR for employees shipping and handling hazardous materials as well as employees of ground carriers accepting, handling, loading and transporting hazardous materials.
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