The question came by way of a telephone conversation on August 28, 2017 (no transcript available). A gentleman was interested in the transport of asbestos waste – a hazardous material per USDOT/PHMSA regulations if friable – in California. He needed…
Q&A: Can I transport asbestos in a regular Ford van?
Just one of those questions I receive all the time: hi so i was wondering what would the be the safest way to transport asbestos in a regular ford van? thank you! My reply: I apologize for my delay. I…
FAQ: Is Asbestos Waste a Hazardous Material? A Hazardous Waste?
Question: I am the carrier for an asbestos waste that has been removed from schools, businesses, and residences. Is it subject to PHMSA/USDOT regulations as a hazardous material (HazMat) when transported? Please help! Answer: Asbestos waste may be a hazardous…
FAQ: Can I Ship non-Friable Asbestos as a Hazardous Material?
Yes. Though special provision 156 in column 7 of the Hazardous Materials Table excepts from regulation asbestos that is immersed or fixed in a natural or artificial binder material, i.e. non-friable, the shipper may still classify a non-friable asbestos and…
Q&A: Is the HazMat Endorsement Required When Transporting Asbestos?
December 8, 2015, not a customer but someone who needed help: We are in the state of ########. We will be hauling asbestos for a company, does my drivers need hazmat on their cdl’s? I have read many conflicting items…
Q&A: Transporting Asbestos as a Hazardous Material and the HazMat Endorsement on the Commercial Driver’s License
Here’s a question I received through my website: Good afternoon, I was wondering if you could tell me if a CDL driver needs a HAZ-Mat endorsement to haul asbestos, either friable or Non-friable? Thank you, My response: Asbestos is listed…