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Roadside Hazmat - News, Information & Analysis for DOT regulations and requirements

Welcome to Roadside Hazmat!

Trouble understanding the DOT hazmat rules and regulations?

Everyday, truck drivers and carriers say "I hate dealing with hazmat loads!"

Roadside Hazmat is for truck drivers, carriers and shippers and other ground transportation professionals to help them understand the USDOT hazmat regulations. If you transport hazmat  you know  that the hazardous materials regulations (HMR's) are full exemptions and change in the blink of an eye!

We're not chemical engineers or lawyers, so keep in mind that that this is a news and information website setup for professional purposes only and is not intended as legal advice or a safety plan. If you have serious compliance issues, it's recommended that you contact either PHMSA or seek professional legal services. Read our Terms of Service.

 

roadside hazmat news

Hazmat &Transportation news

A selection of news items from all over the country and the world


Fatal blocks I-293
The Union Leader
Just what mode of transportation do you suggest that will alleviate traffic backups due a bad accident? Gary from Chichester......... here in Manchester the ...

Red-light cameras gain popularity, but whether they improve safety is debatable
Denver Post
"We enforce them to reduce accidents, and it's been succeeding for us a few years in a row." The Colorado Department of Transportation has started work to ...

Troops may have been exposed to hazardous materials in Haiti
Stars and Stripes
... water and air from hundreds of sites in Haiti to determine if troops could have been exposed to hazardous substances during earthquake relief efforts. ...

Haz Mat Team Discovers Marijuana Plants
MyFox Los Angeles
North Hills - An indoor marijuana grow was discovered on Monday when hazardous materials team members had to be called because of a leak in an area just ...

Tanker-truck accident closes NC Highway 150 in Reedy Creek
Lexington Dispatch
A tanker truck overturned near Kurz Transfer Products (white building at left) on NC Highway 150 Tuesday morning, closing the highway to traffic. ...

 

Emerg guide 2008 roadside hazmatergency Response Guide Training Video

Using the 2008 ERG book

You've got that dirty old Emergency Response Guide book in your truck that you never look at. Do you remember how to use it?

This videow lasts about 20 minutes or so, and is a good refresher on how to use your ERG guide.

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Tuesday, 22 December 2009 06:02

PHMSA to include special permits in HMRPHMSA to include special permits into regulations

Special Permits that have an established safety record to be included into hazmat regulatons

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Administration (PHMSA) is looking to incorporate special permits into the hazmat regulations that have a proven safety record and that many other companies use.

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HMR-Hazardous Materials RegulationsHazardous Materials Incident Reporting

Hazmat is most dangerous when it's been released. Now what do you do?

Hazmat spill scenes are chaos at the very least. Who do you notify when an incident happens and how long do you have to notify them? It's boring reading, but we've included two complete regualtions (171.15, 171.16) that help guide you during an incident.

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PHMSA news from roadside hazmatCivil Penalties for Hazmat Violations Adjusted by PHMSA

PHMSA issues final rule to increases maximum and minimum fines 10% for violations of the the hazardous materials regulations.

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tractor trailerFMCSA New Entrant Program

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration places requirments on new entrants

Press release from Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration talking about the new entrant safety assurance program that they have instituted. We've also provided a link to read the final rule for yourself.

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car battery Transporting Wet Batteries: Let the confusion begin!

Taking a look at the exception for Transporting wet batteries

You're transporting batteries and sometimes you're placarded, and sometimes you're not.  What gives? It's the wet batteries exception in the regulations that can confuse drivers, carriers and inspectors.

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