Hazmat Freight Services

Certified hazmat carriers. Strict compliance. Safe delivery. Landstar Agent Don Ellis connects shippers with 8,000+ hazmat-certified carriers across all 50 states.

Hazmat Shipping Done Right

Shipping hazardous materials requires more than just a truck — it requires certified drivers, compliant equipment, proper placarding, and a carrier network that takes safety as seriously as you do. Landstar's network includes over 8,000 hazmat-certified carriers, and Don Ellis has the experience to match your hazmat freight with the right carrier every time.

Hazmat Freight We Handle

Flammable Liquids & Gases

Fuel, solvents, propane, and other Class 3 and Class 2 flammable materials with proper placarding and certified drivers.

Corrosive Materials

Acids, batteries, and corrosive chemicals requiring Class 8 certified carriers and compliant containment.

Explosives

Class 1 explosive materials moved by specially certified carriers with the required permits and routing.

Toxic & Infectious Substances

Class 6 materials including toxic chemicals and infectious substances with full DOT compliance.

Radioactive Materials

Class 7 radioactive shipments handled by carriers with the required certifications and equipment.

Miscellaneous Hazmat

Class 9 materials including dry ice, lithium batteries, magnetized materials, and other regulated goods.

Hazmat tanker truck with chemical transport safety placards

Compliance You Can Count On

DOT-Certified Carriers

Every Landstar hazmat carrier holds current DOT hazmat certification. No exceptions.

Proper Placarding

All hazmat shipments are properly placarded per 49 CFR requirements before the truck leaves your facility.

Compliant Documentation

Shipping papers, emergency response information, and all required hazmat documentation prepared correctly.

Route Compliance

Hazmat routing restrictions are identified and followed — including tunnel bans, urban routing requirements, and state-specific rules.

8,000+ Certified Carriers

Landstar's network includes over 8,000 hazmat-certified carriers — one of the largest hazmat carrier pools in North America.

24/7 Agent Support

Don Ellis is available around the clock for hazmat shipments. If something comes up in transit, you have a real person to call.

Also shipping non-hazmat flatbed or specialized freight?

Need to Move Hazmat Freight?

Hazmat shipping requires the right carrier and the right documentation. Call Don Ellis — he'll make sure your shipment is compliant and covered from pickup to delivery.