Consulting · Training · Risk Reduction

HazMat Expertise
for the Real World

Strategic HazMat Solutions, Expertly Delivered.

Helping companies ship, carry, store, transfer, and manage hazardous materials safely, efficiently, and confidently.

Beyond Compliance: Practical HazMat Solutions That Work

Hazardous materials regulations tell you what you must do. They rarely tell you how to do it efficiently, safely, and profitably.

That’s where STARS HazMat Consulting comes in.

We help manufacturers, chemical distributors, carriers, warehouses, terminals, and logistics providers navigate hazardous materials requirements while building practical compliance programs and operational processes that work in the real world.

Our services include hazmat compliance consulting, hazardous materials transportation consulting, DOT compliance support, hazmat audits, regulatory training, compliance program development, expert witness services, due diligence support, and ongoing advisory assistance.

Many clients engage us through ongoing compliance advisory and subscription-based support programs that provide regular access to expert guidance, regulatory updates, compliance reviews, and practical assistance as their operations evolve.

We work with organizations that ship, transport, store, transfer, or handle hazardous materials across highway, rail, air, and vessel operations, with particular expertise in rail transportation, tank car operations, warehousing, and transloading.

Led by Wendy Buckley, a former DOT hazardous materials inspector with nearly 30 years of industry experience, STARS helps organizations reduce risk, improve safety, avoid costly compliance failures, and create systems that support operational success—not just regulatory compliance.

Whether you need help solving a specific hazmat challenge, preparing for growth, evaluating acquisition risks, training employees, or strengthening your entire hazardous materials compliance program, we provide practical solutions grounded in regulatory expertise and real-world operational experience.

Book a call with us to discuss how we can help: Discovery Call

New from STARS HazMat Systems

Monthly HazMat Compliance Kits Built for Real Operations

Keep hazmat compliance active throughout the year with practical monthly tools, mini-training content, editable SOPs, violation spotlights, and expert guidance your team can actually use.

Choose one focused kit track or subscribe to All-Access for support across shipping, storage, carrier, warehouse, retail, and multi-function hazmat operations.

Each monthly kit includes:

  • Regulation Roundup
  • Violation Spotlight
  • Editable SOP or compliance tool
  • Mini training module
  • Wendy’s Pro Tip
  • Training sign-off sheet
Single kits start at $50/month
All-Access available for $150/month

Our Services & Solutions

STARS HazMat Consulting provides expert hazardous materials (HazMat) compliance consulting, training, and regulatory support for companies that transport, manufacture, store, distribute, or dispose of hazardous materials. We help organizations strengthen DOT, OSHA, IATA, and IMDG compliance, reduce regulatory risk, and improve operational safety and profitability through practical, customized solutions aligned with your existing processes and safety culture.

 

Whether you need a one-time HazMat audit or long-term compliance partnership, STARS delivers focused, industry-specific expertise designed to keep your operation compliant, efficient, and inspection-ready.

HazMat Compliance Management (HCM)

We help companies to meet DOT hazardous materials shipping, EPA RCRA hazardous waste, and OSHA HazCom/PPE compliance requirements. Whether as your outsourced HazMat compliance team or on-demand regulatory support, we provide expert guidance to reduce risk, maintain compliance, and keep your operations running efficiently.

HazMat Helpdesk

Our monthly subscription gives your team direct access to experienced HazMat regulatory experts by phone or email for guidance on DOT, EPA, and OSHA compliance issues. From rule clarifications to real-time operational troubleshooting, we help you resolve compliance questions quickly so your operation stays efficient, compliant, and audit-ready.

Comprehensive HazMat Consulting​

We conduct HazMat compliance audits, safety assessments, and operational reviews to help companies handling hazardous materials improve regulatory compliance and operational efficiency. Our team supports rail, truck, maritime, and air transport operations, translating complex DOT, OSHA, and international hazardous materials regulations into practical procedures that reduce risk, close compliance gaps, and control costs.

HazMat Training That Fits Your Team​

Training is available onsite, live online, or through the STARS HazMat Academy self-paced courses, helping teams meet DOT hazardous materials training requirements while improving safety and compliance. Programs are tailored by role—including drivers, warehouse staff, transloaders, railcar operators, and small-package shippers—to ensure practical, job-specific training that keeps your workforce compliant and operationally prepared.

Expert Witness (SME)

We provide specialized expertise in DOT hazardous materials regulations, EPA RCRA hazardous waste compliance, and OSHA Hazard Communication (HazCom) to support incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and penalty mitigation strategies. Our services include technical reports, regulatory analysis, depositions, and expert witness testimony, helping organizations challenge fines, resolve disputes, and build defensible compliance strategies.

M&A HazMat Due Diligence

Our HazMat due diligence process includes a confidential pre-LOI compliance review, a detailed post-LOI audit of hazardous materials operations and regulatory records, and targeted remediation to close compliance gaps quickly. We identify risks related to DOT hazardous materials regulations, EPA RCRA hazardous waste requirements, and OSHA HazCom compliance, helping protect deal value and ensure the acquired operation is safe, compliant, and financially sound.

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Books & Resources

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