Have you ever wondered what the most common mistakes are that shippers and carriers make when transporting Hazardous Materials? According to the United States Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the most common violations are failing to properly communicate what hazardous material is within the package. Here is the list in order of frequency:
So how can you avoid these common problems? Get training to insure that you understand how to use the Code of Federal Regulations for Hazardous Materials and what is required of you as a shipper or carrier. One way is to attend the Hazardous Material training offered by the North American Transportation Management Institute (NATMI). They have just completed a “how to” comply book for Hazardous Materials transportation called “Hazardous Materials Awareness”. Proper training is the best way to understand your responsibilities and the best way to keep your name off the list of those who received a “Top 20 Citation”. For information on the HAZMAT Awareness Training Guide (ISBN# 1-4018-1245-7, $14.95) or the HAZMAT Awareness Video (ISBN# 1-4018-7182-8, $75.00) please call 1-800-477-3692, visit www.truckdriving.com, or send an Email to [email protected].
