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If a material turns out to be non-hazdous as per DOT, how do I transport it?

April 26, 2017DOT material transport turns

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If a material turns out to be non-hazdous as per DOT, how do I transport it?

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If a material does not meet the definition of a hazardous material as per Department of Transportation in 49 Code of Federal Regulations part 172.101 hazmat table or in 49 CFR 173.115-156 , there are no restrictions as to the way that you transport it. However, just because a material is not considered hazardous by DOT doesn’t mean that it can’t be harmful to people or the environment. Common sense must be used to assure that the material is properly packaged and handled to prevent injuries/spills. For example: Motor oil is not considered hazardous under DOT, however if motor oil was spilled on site we are obligated to report it and clean it up as per state and local regulations.