Carrier Obligations For Hazmat Shippers

The US-DOT recently published formal interpretations of the Hazardous Materials Regulations rules covering the responsibilities of carriers accepting hazardous materials for transportation in commerce. The question was prompted by a regulated company and published to facilitate more widespread understanding of the regulations. For more information on specific HMR rules, visit the DOT‘s Research and Special Projects Administration Hazmat Safety Web Site at: http://hazmat.dot.gov.