A Track Record of Chemical Transport Leadership
Union Pacific is proud to be the first railroad to join the Responsible Care® program. We’re certified under the Responsible Care Management System (RCMS®), a proven framework that drives safety, sustainability and performance across chemical transportation. Certification is renewed regularly through third-party audits at both company and facility levels — ensuring we meet the highest industry standards. Currently certified for the 2023–2025 cycle, we continue to lead with confidence in every shipment.
Recognizing Industry Partners in Safe Chemical Transport
Union Pacific’s Chemical Transportation Safety Pinnacle Award honors chemical shippers who achieve a perfect safety record – zero non-accident releases (NARs) – while transporting hazardous materials. This award reflects our shared commitment to protecting people, communities and the environment through rigorous safety practices and continuous improvement.
Chemical Transportation Safety Resources
Chemical and Hazardous Materials Information
Flexible, economical and environmentally responsible ways to ship petroleum products
Learn about incident prevention, preparedness, response and recovery
Overview of the Code of Federal Regulations
Recommended security actions outlined by U.S. Department of Homeland Security (SSAI)
Read our commitment
TRANSCAER's free hazardous materials training for communities and first responders
Flexible, economical and environmentally responsible ways to ship petroleum products
Learn about incident prevention, preparedness, response and recovery
Overview of the Code of Federal Regulations
Recommended security actions outlined by U.S. Department of Homeland Security (SSAI)
Read our commitment
TRANSCAER's free hazardous materials training for communities and first responders