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You can ship many types of hazardous materials throughout the U.S. (excluding Alaska and Hawaii) via FedEx Ground. Check these pages for information on what you can ship and what you can’t, sample forms, guidelines for packaging, marking and labeling, and more.

If you have questions, contact our experts at the Dangerous Goods/Hazardous Materials Hotline — call 1.800.GoFedEx 1.800.463.3339 and say "hazardous materials." For complete information, consult the FedEx Ground Hazardous Materials Shipping Guide.

Accepted and Prohibited Materials

Check which types of hazardous materials can be shipped via FedEx Ground and which are prohibited.

Services and Restrictions

Learn about special requirements and service restrictions that apply when you ship hazardous materials.

Packaging

Get information on preparing your hazardous materials for shipment, including examples of proper packaging.

Marking and Labeling

Ensure you’re providing complete, accurate information with your shipments when you tender them to FedEx.

Documentation 

Confirm which forms are required to ship hazardous materials and how to complete them. Review samples of completed forms.

Training

Register for our convenient online training course to meet government requirements, and get money- and timesaving tips.

How to Qualify

Learn how you can become certified to ship hazardous materials via FedEx Ground.


Note:
This information is provided to FedEx Ground customers as a tool, and should be used in conjunction with and in addition to the requirements of state and federal governments. Customers are responsible for ensuring their shipments comply with all applicable state and federal regulations. Learn more about shipping dangerous goods via FedEx Express.