⚠️ 49 CFR 171-180 · PHMSA · TSA · IATA · IMDG · Apache 2.0 corpus

One missed placard.
$25,000 fine.
We make sure that's not you.

The hazmat compliance brain for motor carriers hauling regulated freight. Every placard verified. Every shipping paper validated. Every UN number indexed. Every CFR section cited.

Built on 100 open-source hazmat skills — Apache 2.0, fully public, auditable.

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49 CFR cited every answer
All 9 hazard classes covered
PHMSA registration tracking
TSA H endorsement tracking
Cargo tank scheduler
ERG lookup + segregation
$89,678
Maximum civil fine per knowing violation
49 USC §5123
$209,249
Maximum if death, injury, or major release
49 USC §5123(a)(2)
5 yrs
Prison + $500K individual penalty for willful
49 USC §5124

These are real, federally-codified fines. Hazmat compliance is the highest-stakes corner of motor-carrier regulation. Hazmat Center is $99/month.

WHAT WE HANDLE

All 9 hazard classes. All 4 modes.

Compass Hazmat Center covers the full regulatory surface — highway, rail, air, ocean. Every class. Every division. Every CFR section.

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EXPL
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GAS
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FLAM
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SOLD
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OXID
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POIS
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RAD
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CORR
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MISC
100+
Open-source hazmat skills
49 CFR
Parts 171-180 fully indexed
3,500+
UN numbers in the database
99.9%
Citation accuracy on regulatory answers
WHAT'S INSIDE

Twelve hazmat brains. One subscription.

Add to any Compass tier. Auto-activates when your fleet logs its first hazmat load.

01 · PLACARDS

Placard Verifier

Driver photographs all 4 sides before departure. AI verifies: placard present, correct class for the load, ID number panel readable, condition acceptable. Fails the check → driver gets specific fix instructions before rolling.

02 · PAPERWORK

Shipping Paper Validator

Upload the BOL. AI checks every required element per 49 CFR 172.200 — UN number, proper shipping name, hazard class, packing group, total quantity, emergency response telephone. Missing field → flagged before driver leaves the dock.

03 · LOOKUP

ERG Instant Lookup

Type a UN number. Get the Emergency Response Guide page with isolation distances, protection distances, fire response, spill response, first aid. 3,500+ UN numbers. Driver-app friendly for roadside use.

04 · COMPATIBILITY

Segregation Checker

Add 2+ materials to the load. Instantly see if they're compatible per 49 CFR 177.848. Class 3 + Class 5.1 oxidizer = blocked with explanation. Saves the load from becoming a roadside violation.

05 · CREDENTIALS

H Endorsement + TSA Tracker

Every hazmat driver tracked: CDL H endorsement expiration, TSA Hazmat Threat Assessment renewal (5-year cycle), state-specific re-tests. Reminders at 90/60/30/14 days. Lapse → driver auto-removed from hazmat dispatch.

06 · TRAINING

HM-126 Training Manager

49 CFR 172.700 requires hazmat training every 3 years. Per driver: initial date, recurring date, certificate file, training topics. Auto-reminder 90 days before lapse. Audit-ready records.

07 · REGISTRATION

PHMSA Registration Tracker

Annual hazmat registration (July 1 – June 30 cycle). Compass tracks your tier, fee paid, certificate, renewal deadline. Auto-renew reminders. Certificate downloads to your driver app for in-vehicle compliance.

08 · TANKS

Cargo Tank Scheduler

Per tank: spec (DOT-406/407/412/MC-330/331), inspection cycle (annual visual, 1-5 year hydrostatic), certifications. Compass schedules tests, generates reminder, holds vehicle from dispatch if test lapsed.

09 · ROUTES

Hazmat Route Planner

Avoids tunnels (Holland, Lincoln, Big Dig), follows state-designated routes (CA, NY, NJ, IL), handles Class 7 highway-route-controlled radioactive. Driver app shows compliant turn-by-turn. State permits surfaced.

10 · SECURITY

Hazmat Security Plan

For carriers transporting security-sensitive hazmat (per 49 CFR 172.800): personnel security, unauthorized access prevention, en-route security, training. Annual review reminders. Compass-drafted template.

11 · INCIDENTS

Form 5800.1 Incident Assistant

Hazmat incident happens? Compass walks the driver through the immediate-notification call (1-800-424-8802), then drafts Form 5800.1 within the 30-day window. Auto-pulls load + driver + carrier details.

12 · DEFENSE

Hazmat DataQ Scanner

Hazmat violations have higher CSA weight + bigger fines. Compass scans every roadside hazmat inspection for contestable patterns — wrong placard code, improperly assigned subsidiary hazard, expired-but-actually-current cargo tank certs. Drafts DataQ challenges.

REAL SCENARIOS

What goes wrong without it.

The hazmat violations that ruin a Friday — and how Compass catches them first.

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Driver leaves dock with 3 placards instead of 4.
Level 1 inspection on I-80. Single placarding violation = $5,300 fine, vehicle OOS, missed delivery, customer relationship damaged. Compass: photo-verifies all 4 sides before driver leaves dock.
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Shipping paper missing the emergency response telephone number.
Roadside inspector finds the gap. $1,500-$8,000 violation. Carrier OOS until corrected. Compass: validates shipping paper before vehicle leaves shipper.
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Class 3 flammable liquid loaded next to Class 5.1 oxidizer in the same trailer.
Segregation violation per 49 CFR 177.848. Inspector finds at scale. Fine + load returned for re-loading + cargo damage. Compass: blocks the load assignment before dispatch.
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Driver's HM-126 training expired 2 weeks ago.
Audit catches it. Carrier cited for transporting hazmat without trained driver. Driver disqualified pending training. Compass: auto-removed driver from hazmat dispatch 14 days before lapse.
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Cargo tank annual inspection 31 days overdue.
Roadside inspector finds in DOT records. Vehicle OOS. Tank cannot move until inspected + certified. Driver stranded. Compass: held the unit from dispatch starting at the lapse date.
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Driver enters Holland Tunnel with hazmat load.
PANYNJ catches at tunnel approach. Fine + reroute mandate. Delivery now 2 hours late. Compass: turn-by-turn rejected Holland Tunnel route, suggested compliant alternative.
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OPEN-SOURCE
HAZMAT SKILLS
Apache 2.0 · Public on GitHub · Built BEFORE the product

The hazmat corpus is published before the product ships.

X3 publishes 100 open-source compliance skills per vertical before launching the product on top. Hazmat is the first vertical Center. The 100-skill corpus is public on GitHub right now — read every CFR citation, audit every regulatory claim, contribute corrections. The product reasons over this corpus.

49 CFR Parts 171-180 (PHMSA hazmat regulations)
49 CFR Part 397 (motor carrier safety, hazmat-specific)
TSA, IATA DGR, IMDG Code, TDG (Canada cross-border)
All 9 hazard classes + every division
View 100 hazmat skills on GitHub →
ADD TO ANY TIER

Hazmat Center · $99/month

Compass Hazmat Center · Monthly
$99/mo
Add-on to any Compass tier · Cancel anytime · Auto-activates when fleet logs first hazmat load
Placard verifier
Shipping paper validator
ERG instant lookup (3,500+ UN#)
Segregation checker
H endorsement tracker
TSA Threat Assessment tracker
HM-126 training manager
PHMSA registration tracker
Cargo tank scheduler
Hazmat route planner
Security plan generator
Form 5800.1 incident assistant
Hazmat DataQ scanner
52-week hazmat safety meetings
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$99 charged month-to-month · Cancel any time · Auto-pause if no hazmat loads logged for 60 days · 30-day money-back
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QUESTIONS

Common questions about Hazmat Center.

Do I need a hazmat endorsement to add Hazmat Center?

You don't — but your drivers do, if you transport placard-required hazmat. Hazmat Center actually helps you track which drivers have valid H endorsements + TSA Threat Assessments, so you don't dispatch them on hazmat loads when expired.

What if I only haul hazmat occasionally?

Hazmat Center auto-pauses if no hazmat loads are logged for 60 days. You're not charged when you're not using it. When you book a hazmat load again, it reactivates.

Is this legal advice?

No. Hazmat Center is operational compliance guidance — like having a senior hazmat compliance person on your team. For court / criminal / litigation, we'll tell you to call a transportation attorney. Every regulatory answer cites 49 CFR so you can verify.

How accurate is the AI?

Every answer is grounded on the 100-skill open-source hazmat corpus (Apache 2.0, public on GitHub). Every CFR citation is verifiable. We use Claude (Anthropic) — among the most accurate AI models — and the corpus is reviewed by senior FMCSA + PHMSA compliance veterans.

What about IATA (air) and IMDG (ocean) hazmat?

Hazmat Center includes IATA DGR and IMDG Code coverage. If you ship hazmat multimodally (truck to air to ocean), Compass handles the harmonization. Note: IATA-certified air-shipment personnel are still required by law for air; Compass supports but doesn't replace them.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. Self-serve cancel. No friction. 30-day money-back guarantee on top.

What about Canada cross-border (TDG)?

TDG (Canada's hazmat regs) is covered. We handle the harmonization with US 49 CFR. Coming Q1: Cross-Border Center as a separate add-on for full Canada + Mexico operations.

Does this work for the smallest carriers (1-5 trucks)?

Yes. Hazmat Center is the same price ($99/mo) regardless of fleet size. A 1-truck owner-op hauling hazmat gets the same coverage as a 50-truck fleet.

Hazmat is the most heavily regulated freight in trucking.
Don't operate blind.

$99/month. Cancel anytime. No card for the 14-day trial.