Category: HazMat Transportation

Unsecured packages remained the top violation of hazardous materials (hazmat) regulations uncovered by U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) roadside inspections. What other violations made the top 10 list in fiscal year (FY) 2017? Let’s take a look and help you avoid DOT’s hazmat hit list.

Here’s a dilemma for some retailers: You don’t have any hazardous materials regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), and you have a policy of not allowing them in your store. Should you display certain hazmat notices?

If you offer or transport certain hazardous materials (hazmat), you may be required to develop and implement a Hazardous Materials Transportation Security Plan. Yesterday we discussed the conditions that would trigger the requirement to develop and implement a Security Plan and described one scenario where a Security Plan would be required unless the company took […]

If you offer or transport certain hazardous materials (hazmat), you may be required to develop and implement a Hazardous Materials Transportation Security Plan. In addition, Security Plan training is required for each hazmat employee whose employer is required to have a Security Plan. Let’s take a look at this onerous requirement and some guidance from […]

If you ship or transport hazardous materials (hazmat) in commerce, you have obligations under both the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). But these two arms of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) have different requirements for the transportation of hazmat. It can be confusing.

Yesterday we discussed license, registration, and placarding exceptions concerning transporting class 9 hazardous materials (hazmat). If a hazmat is exempt from placarding, it is usually the case that other exemptions also apply. Today we will look at labeling and shipping papers exceptions for class 9 hazmat transported by motor carriers on highways.

There seems to be much confusion regarding transporting class 9 hazardous materials (hazmat). Let’s take a look at two issues, one concerning the need for a hazmat endorsement and the other concerning registration.

Yesterday we looked at three scenarios concerning the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) materials of trade (MOT) exception to the hazardous materials transportation regulations. Today we will review the quantity and packaging requirements you must meet in order to take advantage of this popular exception.

Looking for some relief from the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) hazardous materials regulations (HMRs)? We’ll take a look at the materials of trade (MOT) exception and some recent guidance clarifying when it can be used.

In a move that could portend poorly for state and local control, the federal Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) recently determined that some of New York City’s hazardous materials (hazmat) transportation requirements don’t pass muster—at least for some vehicles. Does the ensuing confusion hurt or help hazardous materials shippers and carriers? You be […]