CDL Hazardous Materials Endorsement (HME)Communication RulesEasy
A driver is transporting a shipment of UN1090, Acetone, Class 3, PG II, in non-bulk packages. The total weight of hazardous materials on the vehicle is 800 pounds. Which of the following is required to be displayed on the shipping papers for this material?
- AORM-D marking
- BProper shipping name, hazard class, identification number, and packing group
- CRQ symbol preceding the proper shipping name
- DTechnical name in parentheses after the proper shipping name
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. Proper shipping name, hazard class, identification number, and packing group
Shipping papers for hazardous materials must always include the basic description of the material, which consists of the proper shipping name, hazard class, identification number, and packing group, in that specific order.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. ORM-D is a domestic classification for limited quantities of consumer commodities and is not part of the basic description for UN1090.
- C. The RQ symbol is only required for reportable quantities of hazardous substances, which is not specified for this material or quantity.
- D. A technical name is generally required only for N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified) entries, which UN1090 is not.
Basic Description Sequence (Shipping Papers)
The required order of information for hazardous materials on shipping papers: Proper Shipping Name, Hazard Class, Identification Number, and Packing Group (if applicable).
- Mandatory for all hazardous material shipments.
- Must appear in a specific order.
- Provides essential information for emergency responders.
Memory trick: Don't forget the 'SHIP' for 'Shipping Paper Info'!