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Hazardous Materials Brochures

These brochures are designed to support the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) mission to reduce the number of truck and bus crashes, and, as extension of that, to make the transportation of hazardous materials safer. Unless otherwise indicated, all file formats are PDF.

DOT Chart 16 - Hazardous Materials Markings, Labeling and Placarding Guide

Hazardous Materials Markings, Labeling and Placarding Guide

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The Hazardous Materials Safety Permit Program Brochure

The Hazardous Materials Safety Permit Program Brochure

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"Safe and Secure Transportation of Food - What's Your Role?" Brochure

"Safe and Secure Transportation of Food - What's Your Role?" Brochure

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"Transporting HM by Highway" User Guide

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"Transporting HM by Highway" User Guide (Spanish)

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Last updated: Monday, February 27, 2023