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!
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Hazmat &Transportation news
A selection of news items from all over the country and the world
PHMSA issues final rule on texting while driving
Drivers hauling hazmat subject to new final rule
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Administration (PHMSA) issues a new final rule the that mirrors a ruling by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) for texting while driving.
The basics on how UN number markings are displayed
UN identification numbers can only be displayed 3 ways. Here are the basics of UN number requirements, with a few cargo tank markings thrown in for good measure!
PHMSA issues final rule on texting while driving 
ergency Response Guide Training Video
Proposed Logbook Changes Released
Bulk Package Markings: UN number display