Whereas, if the diamond-shaped hazard is not fitting on the container, the transportation company is putting it on the label on the tag.
HAZARD Class Definitions
| 1. | Explosives | Ammunition, Fireworks, Dynamite; |
| 2. | Gases | Propane, Oxygen, Helium; |
| 3. | Flammable Liquids | Gasoline, Acetone, Fuel; |
| 4. | Flammable Solids | Fuses, Matches; |
| 5. | Oxidizers | Hydrogen Peroxide, Ammonium; |
| 6. | Poisons | Arsenic, Pesticides; |
| 7. | Radioactive | Plutonium, Uranium; |
| 8. | Corrosives | Battery Acid, Hydroelectric Acid; |
| 9. | Miscellaneous | Asbestos, Formaldehyde; |
Does Having a HAZMAT Endorsement Means Making More Money?
HAZMAT truck drivers must comply with the rules and regulations that the following federal agencies have set about the transportation and disposal of hazardous materials:
- The Department of Transportation (DOT);
- The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA);
- The Environmental Protection Agency(EPA);
But, before I start explaining in details about all the rules and regulations that truck drivers have to follow in order to transport hazardous materials in a safe manner, I will first turn your attention towards the hazardous material endorsement and its interference in the HAZMAT truck driver’s salary.
