Top Hazmat Transportation Violations

According to Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)'s data for the last calendar year (as of 3rd quarter of 2022) shows the top five hazmat violations in the U.S. were:

1. Package not secure in vehicle

2. No copy of the USDOT HM registration

3. No or improper shipping papers (carrier)

4. Shipping paper accessibility

5. Vehicle not placarded as required

As deliveries start to increase in preparation for the heating season, make sure your drivers and company have the above squared away.