Compliance Central: The Dangerous Goods Podcast
Dangerous goods, clearly explained. A monthly video podcast from DGM USA.About the Show
Compliance Central is a monthly video podcast from DGM USA about shipping dangerous goods safely and legally. Hosted by DGM USA co-founder Marc Petillon, each episode features hazmat packing, training, and compliance specialists answering the questions shippers, compliance managers, and logistics teams ask every day: how to classify and package hazardous materials, what IATA, IMDG, and 49 CFR require, how to prepare for dangerous goods certification, and what it takes to move chemicals, lithium batteries, and oversized cargo without delays or fines.
Watch on YouTube or listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. New episodes every month.
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Ep. 2: IATA CBTA Dangerous Goods Training: What Changed and How to Pass the Exam
Marc sits down with Jennifer Perez, DGM USA’s corporate training manager, to explain IATA Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA). Jennifer covers how CBTA replaced the old accredited training schools and 12 training categories, why carriers and auditors now expect CBTA-certified staff, what happens in a four-day class, why you don’t have to memorize the DGR, how to read an SDS without misclassifying, the number one reason people fail the exam, and the 24-month renewal cycle.
Episode 2 show notes and transcript | Watch Episode 2 on YouTube
Ep. 1: The DGM Story: 30+ Years Keeping Dangerous Goods Moving
In 1990, Marc Petillon took a job sweeping the warehouse at Dangerous Goods Management. In 1997, he and his brother Jean opened DGM USA in Houston. Marc talks about how a classification problem with explosive shipments in Holland grew into a global dangerous goods company, why Houston’s oil and gas industry made it the right place to start, how the DG-Matic automated repour system handles chemicals with almost no human contact, and the time his team repoured hundreds of 55-gallon drums into half-liter bottles in under 24 hours for an air charter.
Episode 1 show notes and transcript | Watch Episode 1 on YouTube
What We Cover
- Dangerous goods regulations: IATA DGR, IMDG Code, 49 CFR, and how they differ by mode of transport
- Hazmat training and certification: IATA CBTA, DOT hazmat training, and renewal requirements
- Chemical packing and repours: repackaging, the DG-Matic system, and large on-site repour jobs
- Packing, crating, and blocking and bracing: export crating and securing heavy or oversized cargo
- Lithium batteries: classification, packaging, and shipping rules
- Industry stories: real jobs from aerospace, chemical, and oil and gas customers
About the Host
Marc Petillon co-founded DGM USA in Houston in 1997 and has worked in dangerous goods since 1990. DGM USA provides dangerous goods packing and crating, chemical repours, dangerous goods training, and hazmat consulting from locations in Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, and Miami. Each episode brings in a DGM USA specialist or industry guest to share what they’ve learned on the job.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Compliance Central for?
Shippers, compliance managers, EHS teams, freight forwarders, and procurement buyers who need to ship hazardous materials safely and in line with IATA, IMDG, and DOT regulations.
How often do new episodes come out?
A new episode is released every month on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts, and posted on this page with full show notes and a transcript.
Are transcripts available?
Yes. Every episode page includes a full, edited transcript with timestamps, so you can read along, search for a topic, or share a specific section with your team.
Can I suggest a topic or be a guest?
Yes. Leave a comment on any YouTube episode with your question or topic idea.
Need Help Shipping Dangerous Goods?
Whether you need hazmat packing, a chemical repour, or certification training for your team, DGM USA can help. Email quotes@dgm-usa.com or find your nearest DGM USA location.
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