DOT Class 1 Commercial Explosives Transport Manual
Regulatory compliance manual and interactive co-loading auditor for commercial explosives: 49 CFR § 177.848 compatibility group segregation, ATF licensing, tire temperature checks, and emergency safe haven protocols.
01 Explosives Cargo & Co-Loading Inputs
02 49 CFR § 177.848 Compatibility Determination COMPLIANT LOAD
Cargo mix authorized under 49 CFR Part 177. Vehicle placarding and driver ATF clearances meet federal standards.
49 CFR § 177.848 Compatibility Group Segregation Matrix
| Compatibility Group | Explosive Description | Co-Loading Rules | Transport Prohibition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group B (e.g. 1.1B Detonators) | Primary detonating explosive containing its own initiating device. | May NOT be co-loaded with Group D unless in IME-22 container or separate vehicle. | Strict Segregation from Class 1.1D |
| Group C (e.g. 1.3C Propellants) | Propellant explosive or other deflagrating chemical substance. | Permitted with Groups D and E in compliance with packaging specs. | Prohibited with Class 3 Flammables |
| Group D (e.g. 1.1D Dynamite) | Secondary detonating substance; will mass detonate with shock. | Permitted with Groups C, E, and G when authorized. | Prohibited with Group B Detonators |
| Group S (e.g. 1.4S Small Arms) | Substance so packaged that any hazardous effect is confined within package. | May be co-loaded with any other explosive compatibility group. | No Hazmat Segregation Restrictions |
49 CFR § 397.17 Tire Monitoring
Drivers transporting Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 explosives must inspect every tire at the beginning of each trip, whenever the vehicle is parked, and at least once every 2 hours or 100 miles. Any tire found to be underinflated, leaking, or overheating must be repaired immediately before proceeding.
Continuous Attendance (25 Feet)
Under 49 CFR § 397.5, a motor vehicle containing Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 explosives must be attended at all times by its driver or a qualified representative, within 25 feet of the vehicle, having clear unobstructed view of the cargo.
IME Safety Container Standards
To transport detonators (Group B) on the same vehicle as blasting agents (Group D), the detonators must be enclosed in an Institute of Makers of Explosives (IME) SLP-22 container with laminate plywood and steel shielding.
Master Hazardous Class 1 Transport with Exspeedite
Exspeedite TMS automates 49 CFR § 177.848 segregation tables, ATF Employee Possessor compliance verification, and FMCSA Part 397 tire inspection logging.