Just one of those questions I frequently get from out of the blue: What placard do I need if I am hauling a gas and water mixture? How many gallons of that can I haul in a trailer behind my…
Q&A: What are the California regulations for a Commercial Motor Vehicle?
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…
Inspection Requirements for Commercial Motor Vehicles
The regulations of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) apply to the motor carrier (employer), driver (employee), and operation of a Commercial Motor Vehicle. Among the regulations of the FMCSA, at 49 CFR 392 & §396, are those that require…
The Transportation of HazMat and the Regulations of the PHMSA and the FMCSA
The transportation in commerce of any quantity of a hazardous material will be subject to the Hazardous Material Regulations of the PHMSA. In general, the regulations of the FMCSA will apply to the persons that transport passengers or property by…