Recently, one of our drivers was stopped by a DOT Officer while transporting a sealed hazmat load. Upon inspection, the officer discovered that the load was not secured with any straps after breaking the seal. We want to emphasize to all our drivers that every hazmat load must be secured with a minimum of two straps during loading. This incident could have resulted in serious consequences, but fortunately, no harm was done
What Can You Do?
- Properly secure all hazmat loads – minimum 2 straps
- Verify the paperwork for the load
- Plan your route with proper hazmat routes
- Placard each necessary load accurately
Violations that Impact Our Score:
- Placard Violations
- Load Securement
- Proper Paperwork
Potential Results of Receiving These Violations:
- We could lose our ability to bypass the scales
- Marvin Keller could lose the ability to haul Hazmat loads which could increase wait time and broker freight
- We will be slowed down
Your commitment to these practices can make a significant difference in keeping everyone safe on the road and ensuring hazmat compliance.