Best practices for the transportation of hazardous materials

A lot goes into the transportation of hazardous materials, which amplifies the importance of working with a carrier that understands what it takes to deliver your HazMat safely. Shippers and carriers alike understand:

• There are unique risks when shipping hazardous materials.
• Mishandling hazardous materials loads can hurt your bottom line, damage the environment and put drivers and the public at risk.
• These incidents can be prevented with proper handling by trained and knowledgeable drivers led by internal experts.
• Effective prevention and management start with proven EHS&S (environment, health, safety and sustainability) procedures and a certified reputation of putting those principles into practice.

• Industry experts select the right PPE (personal protective equipment) through review of every product’s SDS (safety data sheets) to keep drivers safe while handling and transporting chemicals — from basic PPE like hard hats and goggles to respirators and full body suits.

• Placard replacement kits help ensure that freight can continue to move because the proper placard can be replaced en route.
• Specialty trailers or ancillary equipment such as Rubberline, Derakane or Teflon rope gaskets can be used to protect your product.

• Industry-leading orientation and regular training keep drivers up to date on new and emerging regulations and in the practice of handling HazMat freight.

• Drivers use verified trucking-specific GPS-guided routes for the transportation of hazardous materials, ensuring loads are both compliant and arrive safely to the destination.
• All Schneider drivers are ready to safely wear a respirator and are trained on a wide variety of safe equipment use (e.g., heat in transit, vapor recovery).

• Schneider continually proves its commitment to safety and sustainability through maintaining the principles of RCMS (Responsible Care Management System) certification, demonstrating a safe work environment at every level of the organization.

• We network with salvagers to best steward the reuse of chemicals that would otherwise be disposed of.
• A 24/7 HazMat Hotline ensures drivers can be compliant with every load of hazardous materials before going over the road.
• A 24/7 HazMat Incident Management team ensures that if an incident does arise, experts are available to coordinate a rapid response that protects the environment and community.

• Collision mitigation technology on trucks is proven to reduce rear-end collisions by 68%.

• Forward- and side-facing cameras increase security, freight transparency and safety.
• Speed limiters and roll stability control systems lower crash rates by 50% and reduce risk of damaged freight.
• Digital temperature monitoring improves liquid bulk HazMat safety by providing real-time visibility that detects temperature changes early, enabling quick intervention and keeping product quality and safety top of mind.
• Automated transmissions and text-to-voice in-cab technology improve driver focus and eliminate distractions.
• Safety Management System technology allows driver managers insight into driver behavior for coaching opportunities and real-time decision-making during critical events.
• FreightPower tracking gives shippers visibility to monitor the status of hazardous materials shipments.