Hazardous Materials Violations: Most Common Hazmat Violation (Parts 172–177)
Transporting hazardous materials (Hazmat) is one of the most strictly regulated areas of trucking. Because Hazmat shipments carry the risk of fires, explosions, toxic exposure, and environmental damage, FMCSA enforces extremely detailed rules under 49 CFR Parts 107, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, and 177. Even one mistake in placarding, paperwork, training, or packaging […]