Enhancing Workplace Safety Through CHEMTREC’s General Awareness and 49 CFR Training

A Success Story in Employee Development with Porter Logistics

In today’s fast-paced industrial landscape, safety is not just a priority, it’s a necessity. For Porter Logistics, an Atlanta 3PL that handles a wide range of freight including hazardous materials, ensuring that employees are properly trained and compliant with federal regulations is critical to operational success.
Since 2022, Porter Logistics has partnered with CHEMTREC to provide its team with industry-leading online hazmat training. Through CHEMTREC’s Hazmat Safety, Security, and General Awareness Training and Ground Transportation 49 CFR Training, Porter Logistics has empowered its workforce with the knowledge and confidence to handle hazardous materials safely and in full compliance with U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.

Why CHEMTREC?

CHEMTREC’s online training programs are designed for dynamic industries like logistics, where time and flexibility are essential. Employees can start and stop courses at their convenience, with a full year to complete their training. This flexibility has been especially valuable for Porter Logistics, whose operations run around the clock.

“CHEMTREC’s training has been a game-changer for us,” said John Foshee, President and Co-Founder at Porter Logistics. “The flexibility of the online format and the depth of the content have made it easy for our team to stay compliant and confident in their roles.” 

CHEMTREC proudly produces top quality training content, developed by industry experts and reviewed annually to reflect the latest regulatory changes. From the quality content on an easy-to-use platform to the excellent customer service, CHEMTREC’s priority is ensuring a fantastic customer experience that enhances learning and engagement. 

“What stood out to us was the depth and clarity of CHEMTREC’s training content. It’s not just about checking a compliance box – the material is practical, engaging, and directly applicable to the real-world scenarios our team faces every day.” said Brandy Wood, Head of Compliance at Porter Logistics.

Training That Makes a Difference

CHEMTREC’s training programs provided Porter Logistics employees with:
 

Hazmat Safety, Security, and General Awareness Training:

•    Understanding hazardous materials: Third party logistics employees have a difficult job as they may warehouse a multitude of hazardous goods from multiple vendors. Porter’s team learned about the risks and safe handling of hazmat – including an overview of hazmat emergency response information.
•    Responsibilities in the supply chain: Training covered responsibilities for all parties within the supply chain, including shippers, carriers, and operators who work together to transport and third party warehouse hazardous goods.  
•    Security enhancement: Staff learned to identify security risks associated with storing and transporting hazmat and how to enhance safety and security. 

Ground Transportation 49 CFR Training:

•    Transportation regulations: Employees gained a solid understanding of DOT requirements, specifically 49CFR, Subpart H, Section 172.704. They also learned how to use the Hazardous Materials Table (HMT).
•    Packaging and labeling standards: Proper packaging techniques were covered to prevent incidents in transit. Additionally proper marking and labeling requirements for hazmat packages were covered. 
•    Documentation: Staff learned how to properly create and prepare shipping papers for hazmat shipments.
•    Emergency response considerations: Hazmat emergency response information was reviewed, including emergency phone number requirements, incident reporting, Safety Data Sheet (SDS) information, and more. 

“Our team is more aware, more prepared, and more confident in their responsibilities.” said Brandy Wood, Head of Compliance.

A Model for Industry Excellence

By investing in comprehensive hazmat training, Porter Logistics has demonstrated a strong commitment to safety, compliance, and employee development. Their partnership with CHEMTREC is a model for how logistics companies can proactively build a safer, more knowledgeable workforce.

“This partnership is about more than compliance – it’s about creating a culture of safety and continuous improvement.” said John Foshee.

Ready to Elevate Your Team?

If your company handles hazardous materials, CHEMTREC’s hazmat training programs are an invaluable resource to expand safety, compliance, and a thriving workplace culture. Whether you're a small operation or a large enterprise, our programs are designed to help you stay safe and ahead of the curve.

Explore our online hazmat training catalog today and take the first step toward a safer tomorrow.

About Porter Logistics

Porter Logistics is a leading Atlanta-based 3PL warehousing provider offering comprehensive third-party logistics services to brands, manufacturers, retailers, and direct sellers across many industries including Consumer Products, Food & Beverage, HAZMAT Chemical, & Cold Storage industries. 
With Porter Logistics, brands are able to achieve economies of scale, reduce spend, and bring omnichannel operations under one roof to drive revenue growth and reduce complexity in their supply chain. 

Their key offerings include:
•    Order Fulfillment: B2B & eCommerce fulfillment services including order processing, picking, packing, and shipping, and shipments via FTL, LTL, FCL, LCL & parcel carriers  
•    Warehousing and Distribution: Secure and strategically located warehousing facilities equipped with advanced inventory management systems, ensuring seamless storage and distribution of goods. We also have direct rail warehousing capabilities in Atlanta.
•    Import and Export Services: Expertise in international logistics, handling documentation and compliance to facilitate smooth import and export operations.
•    Specialized Warehouse Storage: Temperature-controlled and hazardous material certified storage solutions tailored to the unique requirements of food grade warehousing and chemical products.
•    Full Cold Chain Capabilities: Atlanta cold storage capabilities, including frozen and refrigerated warehousing solutions.