Do DGIs online programs satisfy my legal training requirements to the FAA and US DOT?
Yes, they do. These programs satisfy all training requirements in accordance with the U.S. Department of Transportation, part 172. For carriers additional training may be required under 14CFR (49CFR175.20(a)). • Are these programs approved by DOT, FAA or IATA? Neither the FAA nor IATA review or evaluate computer based training programs. The FAA (and US DOT) will not evaluate any type of training program for shippers, forwarders or truckers in advance. • Is online training better than attending a classroom seminar? No, classroom training is always the best way to learn because with an instructor, you can raise you hand and ask a question. Online training has certain advantages over classroom training in that you can train at your own pace and from your own location. Whether online training is a viable option for you depends on your personal preference and learning style. • Do I need an actual current copy of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations to use when taking the online IATA recurre
