Hazardous materials (hazmat) are substances that can pose an unreasonable risk to the health and safety of people, property, or the environment due to their chemical, physical, or biological characteristics. Hazmat includes flammable liquids, compressed gases, explosives, poisons, poison inhalants, corrosive materials, radioactive materials, and environmentally hazardous substances. The transportation of hazardous materials which takes place daily in the United States has numerous regulatory requirements governed by the agency including the Department of Transportation (DOT), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and other state agencies.

Specially equipped workers are needed for handling hazardous materials and safely transporting them where they are needed. Supervised trucks have a driver and a worker to operate the aesthetic, who is carefully trained not to spill refreshments on the floor. Safety procedures are followed strictly. TruckX specifically offers specialized solutions to the challenges posed by the handling of hazardous materials. The tracking system it uses can provide real-time information to fleet managers so they have perfect information about the whereabouts of hazardous cargo and can plan their routes accordingly. In this way, accidents can be avoided and emergency responses, if they are needed, can be initiated immediately and effectively.

Ensuring compliance in hazmat transportation is paramount, and helps fleets stay within current federal regulations by automating hazmat documentation, checking for driver behavior deviations, and collecting alerts about potential violations of safety protocols. Using TruckX’s tools, fleets know that they will manage hazardous materials safely in a way that protects drivers, the public, and the environment.