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Hazmat dispatch service that starts with what you're allowed to haul

Hazmat and tanker freight is decided by endorsements, registrations and insurance before it's decided by rate. We match every load to what you hold, check the paperwork terms up front, and never ask you to haul something you aren't set up for.
5% of gross for one truck with authority older than 6 months. Every load comes to you first.
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TANKER · HAZMAT · FOOD GRADE

Quick answers

Hazmat and tanker dispatch in five answers

  • Insurance tiers

    $750,000 for most general freight, $1,000,000 for oil and most hazmat, $5,000,000 for certain bulk hazmat.

  • Endorsements

    H for hazmat, N for tank vehicles, both (X) for hazmat in a tank.

  • Registration

    PHMSA hazmat registration for placarded shipments, plus a safety permit for some materials.

  • Who approves loads

    You do. Every load reaches you with the material, class and paperwork first.

  • What it costs

    5% of gross, 7% for new MCs, 4% for fleets. No setup fee.

Requirements checker

Which loads can you haul right now?

Toggle what you hold: endorsements, PHMSA registration and your liability coverage. The checker shows which load types are open to you and, for the blocked ones, exactly what's missing. It's the first thing we run before a hazmat or tanker load is ever sent your way.

What you hold

Liability coverage

  • General freight (non-hazmat)

    Open to you. Federal minimum liability of $750,000 for most for-hire property carriers.

  • Non-hazmat liquids in a tanker or IBCs (1,000+ gal total)

    Open to you. N (tank) endorsement held.

  • Placarded hazmat in a van (non-bulk)

    Blocked: needs the H endorsement; needs PHMSA hazmat registration for placarded loads

  • Hazmat in a cargo tank (bulk)

    Blocked: needs both H and N (the X endorsement); needs PHMSA registration

  • Bulk loads in the $5,000,000 tier (e.g. cargo tanks over 3,500 water gallons of certain hazmat)

    Blocked: Needs $5,000,000 minimum coverage.

Plain-language summary of federal rules, not legal advice. Some materials also need a PHMSA hazmat safety permit, and states and shippers can add requirements. Confirm with the regulations and your insurer.

  • $750,000 minimum liability for for-hire carriers of non-hazardous property in vehicles of 10,001 lb GVWR or more (interstate).
  • $1,000,000 minimum for oil and for hazardous materials not in the $5,000,000 category.
  • $5,000,000 minimum for certain hazardous materials, including bulk loads in cargo tanks over 3,500 water gallons and bulk Division 1.1-1.3 explosives.
  • A tank vehicle carries liquids or gases in a tank or tanks with an individual rated capacity over 119 gallons and an aggregate capacity of 1,000 gallons or more, including IBCs; drivers need the N (tank) endorsement.

Source: FMCSA, 49 CFR 387.9; FMCSA, 49 CFR 383.5 (2011 final rule), October 2026

Read the blocked rows as a to-do list, not a verdict. Most carriers add hazmat in steps: endorsement first, then registration and insurance, and the checker shows which step opens which freight. If you're only a step away from a lane you want, we'll tell you on the first call so you can decide whether it's worth adding.

Tanker dispatch

Tanker dispatch: liquid bulk, food grade and chemicals

A tanker is defined by what was in it last as much as what's going in next. Washouts, certifications and how the product behaves on the road all shape which loads fit your tank.

  • Liquid bulk

    Non-hazardous liquids like water, fertilizer solutions and industrial fluids. Needs the N endorsement and a tank suited to the product.

  • Food grade

    Milk, juice, oils and sweeteners in dedicated food-grade tanks. Washout records and tank history matter as much as the rate.

  • Chemical and hazmat bulk

    Hazardous liquids in cargo tanks, needing H and N together, the right tank specification and higher insurance.

  • Surge and partial loads

    Liquid moves in a partly filled tank, which affects braking and turning. Loads are planned with the product and fill level in mind.

We ask about your tank's specification, compartments, last product and washout status on the first call, and check every load against them. A good rate is worthless if the last product rules the tank out or the washout eats the profit.

Adding hazmat

From general freight to hazmat, step by step

Many carriers start with general freight and add hazmat once the truck is established. The steps are straightforward but take time, so plan them before you need the freight.

  1. STEP 01

    H endorsement

    A knowledge test at your state licensing agency plus a federal security threat assessment for each driver who will haul hazmat.

  2. STEP 02

    PHMSA registration

    Annual hazmat registration with PHMSA for carriers hauling placarded quantities, renewed before it lapses.

  3. STEP 03

    Insurance upgrade

    Raise liability to the tier your materials need, often $1,000,000, and confirm cargo coverage with your agent.

  4. STEP 04

    Training records

    Hazmat employee training for each driver, kept on file and refreshed at least every three years under 49 CFR 172.704.

While the hazmat setup is in progress, we keep the truck busy on general freight, and on liquid bulk if you hold the N endorsement, so the paperwork doesn't cost you weeks of revenue.

Why hazmat pays more

Hazmat rates: what drives the premium

Hazmat and tanker freight often pays above general freight, but the premium has to cover real costs. We look at both sides before a load reaches you.

  • Fewer qualified carriers

    Endorsements, background checks and registration narrow the pool, which supports rates.

  • Higher insurance

    $1,000,000 or $5,000,000 tiers cost more than general freight coverage. The rate has to cover it.

  • More paperwork and time

    Shipping papers, placards, inspections and routing rules take time at every load.

  • Washouts

    Tank cleaning between products costs money and time, and should be built into the rate.

  • Routing restrictions

    Tunnels, bridges and some city routes are off limits for certain materials, which can add miles.

  • Loading and unloading

    Plant procedures and safety checks can make loading slower than a dry dock.

Paperwork and placards

Shipping papers, placards and routing: checked before you accept

Hazmat paperwork is where small mistakes turn into big fines. We check the load details for the items that trip carriers up most, and you verify them at the shipper before you roll.

Hazmat load check

1/5 CHECKED

  1. Proper shipping name, hazard class, ID number, packing group and quantity, plus emergency response information, all matching the freight.

We check; you carry and verify. The shipper prepares the shipping papers and you're responsible for what's on your truck, so a quick look at the dock before you sign is always worth it.

Keep the emergency response information within reach in the cab, and know who to call if something leaks or a placard falls off on the road. The desk keeps the broker and shipper contacts for every load, so one call to us reaches the right people while you deal with the truck.

Avoid these

Mistakes that cost hazmat and tanker carriers

  • Letting registration or endorsements lapse

    An expired PHMSA registration or hazmat endorsement takes you off the freight overnight. Track renewal dates months ahead.

  • Rolling with mismatched shipping papers

    If the papers don't match the freight, the problem rides with you. Check before you sign at the shipper.

  • Ignoring the last product in the tank

    A load that the last product rules out, or that needs an expensive washout, can turn a good rate into a loss.

  • Planning routes like general freight

    Restricted tunnels and bridges can add real miles. Price the actual route, not the shortest one.

On every hazmat load

What the desk does on a hazmat or tanker load

Hazmat loads need more checking before they reach you and more coordination once you're rolling. This is the work that sits between a load posting and your yes.

  • Driver and load matched

    The material, class and quantity checked against the endorsements of the driver who will haul it, not just against the company.

  • Route and timing checked

    Restricted routes noted, and pickup and delivery windows set around plant hours, safety procedures and hours of service.

  • Plant and broker coordination

    Loading procedures, required gear and check-in steps confirmed with the shipper so you aren't turned away at the gate.

  • Paperwork after delivery

    Delivery documents and any washout receipts collected and sent with the invoice so payment isn't held up.

Reefer and hazmat

Temperature-controlled hazmat

Some freight is both temperature-controlled and hazardous, such as certain chemicals, medical products and laboratory materials. A reefer carrier with the right endorsements, registration and insurance can haul it, with the same placard, paperwork and segregation rules as a dry van plus the temperature requirement. These loads are less common and often pay well for carriers set up for both. If that's you, tell us on the first call and we search for them specifically.

Getting set up

What hazmat shippers and brokers check

Expect more questions than with general freight. Having these ready speeds up setup with every new shipper or broker.

  • Endorsements for each driver (H, N or X) and their expiry dates
  • PHMSA hazmat registration number and renewal date
  • Insurance certificate showing the tier the freight needs
  • Tank specification, compartments and cleaning records for tankers
  • Safety record and any hazmat-related inspections
  • Drug and alcohol testing program in place for CDL drivers

Every CDL driver needs a DOT drug and alcohol testing program. If you're setting one up, read DOT drug testing consortiums.

Your call, every load

How a hazmat or tanker load reaches you, and what it costs

Every load reaches you with the material, hazard class, quantity, tank or trailer needs, placards, routing notes, times and pay. You say yes or no; nothing is booked without your yes. On a yes, the broker emails the rate confirmation to you. The fee is 5% of gross for one truck with authority older than 6 months, 7% for newer authorities and 4% for fleets. EXAMPLE: a $3,000 tanker load costs $150.

Compare fees on the pricing page, read dispatch for a new MC, or see factoring if slow-paying shippers are squeezing cash flow.

Hazmat and tanker dispatch: straight answers

Q01Do hazmat loads pay more?
Often, because fewer carriers hold the endorsements, registrations and insurance to haul them, and the work carries more responsibility. The premium varies a lot by material, lane and shipper. We look at whether the extra pay actually covers your higher insurance and paperwork before a hazmat load reaches you.
Q02What insurance do hazmat carriers need?
Federal minimums depend on what you haul: $750,000 for most general freight, $1,000,000 for oil and most hazardous materials, and $5,000,000 for certain bulk hazardous materials such as some cargo tank loads. Shippers and brokers often ask for more. Confirm your limits with your agent before you take hazmat freight.
Q03Do you dispatch tankers?
Yes. Liquid bulk tankers, food-grade tankers and hazmat cargo tanks each have their own freight and rules. Drivers of tank vehicles need the N endorsement, and hazmat in a cargo tank needs both H and N, shown as the X endorsement. We match loads to your tank, its certifications and your washout status.
Q04Can a new MC haul hazmat?
It can, once the endorsements, PHMSA registration and insurance are in place, but many shippers and brokers want an established record before they hand over hazardous materials. New authorities pay 7% for the first 6 months. We usually build history on non-hazmat freight first while the hazmat setup is completed.
Q05Can a reefer haul hazmat?
Some temperature-controlled freight is also hazardous, such as certain chemicals and medical products, so a reefer carrier with the right endorsements, registration and insurance can haul it. The same placarding, shipping paper and segregation rules apply as in a dry van, plus the temperature requirement on the load.
Q06Do I need the X endorsement?
You need both hazmat (H) and tank (N) to haul hazardous materials in a tank vehicle, and many states show that combination as the X endorsement. If you only haul packaged hazmat in a van, H alone covers the endorsement side. If you only haul non-hazmat liquids in a tank, N is enough.

Loads matched to what you're cleared to haul.

Apply in about 2 minutes. Every load is your call.

Load offer · 53 ft dry van

Joliet, IL Columbus, OH

EXAMPLE
RATE
$1,050
MILES
352+18
ALL-IN RPM
$2.84
  • Freight: Paper goods, 38,500 lb
  • Pickup: Tue 07:00-09:00 · Deliver: Tue 17:00 appt
  • Detention $50/hr after 2 hrs
  • Lumper reimbursed with receipt
Decline: no penalty Accept: start hazmat dispatch