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
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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.
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.
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.
ergency Response Guide Training Video
PHMSA to include special permits into regulations
Hazardous Materials Incident Reporting
Civil Penalties for Hazmat Violations Adjusted by PHMSA
FMCSA New Entrant Program
Transporting Wet Batteries: Let the confusion begin!