Question1: If I have a single 55 gallon drum that weighs over 882 is it considered a bulk… Hold it right there! Answer1: In an earlier article I addressed the false premise contained in that first question and explained that…
Q&A: Is it necessary to display placards if I’m hauling 2,205 lb of just one type of HazMat (Division 2.2)?
Question1: Hello, I was hoping to get some clarification on this. I have highlighted the section in red that I am questioning. If I have less than 2,205lbs of just one type of hazard identified in table 2, non-flammable gas…
Q&A: If our shipments never require placards do we need to have placards available?
Question: If our shipments never require placards do we need to have placards available? Answer: That’s a good question. Please see below. The Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety administration within the U.S. Department of…
Q&A: Who is responsible for removing the placards from a freight container once transport of HazMat is complete?
It all began with a telephone call on November 18, 2020: We receive hazardous materials delivered to our facility in a freight container. The freight container displays the required placards. The carrier deposits the freight container at our facility and…
Q&A: May I transport an empty cargo tank when I don’t have the HazMat endorsement on my CDL?
A question, September 16, 2020: Subject: placards Message Body: Sir: If i pick up a propane truck (26,000 lb) with a new tank on it from the factory and it has the sticky placards on it can i cover…
Q&A: Do I have to placard bulk tanks when they’re empty?
The question, November 05, 2020: Good afternoon, I have a question about carrying bulk tanks. I recently got stop and was told that I was in violation because I didn’t have my placards showing with flammable material. I told the…
Q&A: Is it legal to hand write the UN numbers on a placard with a magic marker?
Another one of the questions I get. This one in December of 2020: Is it legal to hand write the UN numbers on a black UN placard with a magic marker ? My reply: Yes. Maybe. Per 49 CFR 172.338,…
Q&A: Do I placard for a Class 3 Flammable in bulk packaging and 500 lbs of a Class 8 Corrosive in non-bulk?
A follow-up question from a occasional contact (06.13.18): Daniel, Hope all is doing well. I have another question that has been bothering me as well. Hoping you can share some guidance. Say I have a shipment of UN1993 BULK(ONE TOTE…
Q&A: My truck has Corrosive, Combustible Liquid, and Class 9 Miscellaneous. What placards are required?
A question from a recent customer (June 06, 2018): Daniel, Hope this finds you well. I am the warehouse manager at <<Company>>. I was wondering if you can clear something up for us. When placarding trucks if we have multiple…
Q&A: I’m picking up Class 8 Corrosive and Class 9 Miscellaneous (Marine Pollutants). What placards do I need?
Sent May 05, 2018, all in uppercase so I knew he was serious. TUESDAY I HAVE TO PICK UP 9,000 LBS OF CLASS 8 MATERIALS IN 200 BOXES ON 10 PALLETS PLUS 50 BAGS ON 2 PALLETS AT 1500 LBS…