Hazardous Materials

Hazardous materials shipping papers must be easy to find.

• Tab them or keep them on top of other shipping papers.
• While driving, keep them within reach while your seat belt is fastened, or in a pouch on the driver's door.
• When you leave the vehicle, leave them on the driver's seat or in the door pouch.

Papers must include emergency response information and an emergency response telephone number.

• Placards go on all four sides of the vehicle and must be readable.
• Table 1 materials require placards in any amount.
• Table 2 materials require placards when the aggregate gross weight is 1,001 lb or more (with some exceptions).

• Never smoke within 25 feet of a vehicle carrying explosives, oxidizers or flammables.
• Vehicles carrying Division 1.1, 1.2 or 1.3 explosives must be attended at all times (with limited exceptions).
• Check tires at the start of each trip and each time the vehicle is parked.
• Know your route restrictions; some tunnels and cities restrict hazmat.