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Hazardous Materials

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Fisher PRD Recall Safety Notice

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is issuing this safety advisory concerning pressure relief devices (PRD) that were not manufactured or intended for use on cargo tank motor vehicles.  PRDs are an integral part of the safety mechanisms for U.S. Department of...

Immediate Repair and Retesting of TYTAL Cargo Tanks

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is issuing this safety advisory to provide notice to owners and operators of TYTAL cargo tank motor vehicles (CTMVs) with a capacity of 8,400, 8,717 and 10,500 gallons and primarily used for the transportation of Petroleum Crude Oil, UN1267...

National Hazardous Materials Route Registry - Alabama

Route Registry Updates

In accordance with 49 CFR §§ 397.73 and 397.103, each State or Indian tribe, through its routing agency is required to report any changes to its highway routing information to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).  The state specific spreadsheet...

Shipper Verification of the Validity of a Carrier's Hazmat Safety Permit

Currently, HM-218D, Section (173.22(b)) states "No person may offer a motor carrier any hazardous material specified in 49 CFR 385.403 unless that motor carrier holds a safety permit issued by the FMCSA". Section 173.22(b) does not indicate how the shipper should check for a valid HMSP....