1. GATHER the paperwork for each Hazardous Material (HM) shipment on the trailer.
2. IDENTIFY the HM “Class” of each HM shipment or item on the trailer.
3. SELECT the HM “Class” for the HM shipment or item from the pull-down “Class” list below. Note:If the “Class” is not on the
list, we DO NOT HAUL the HM class -- see your supervisor.
4. ENTER the proper “UN/NA#” for the HM shipment or item in the entry field next to the selected “Class”.
5. ENTER the weight (in pounds) of the item in either the “Non-Bulk” or “Bulk” field. Note: “Bulk” packaging - for LIQUID containers
of capacity greater than 119 gallons, for SOLID containers of net capacity greater than 882 pounds, and for GAS containers
of capacity greater than 1,000 pounds.
6. LEAVE the “Subsidiary” field blank and then SELECT “ADD” to process your entries.
7. REPEAT steps # 2 to # 6 for each of the HM shipments or items on the trailer.
8. After all HM items and shipments have been added, SELECT “Submit”. Note: The screen will display the HM items, load warnings,
and the required HM PLACARD.
9. ENTER the trailer number these shipments are loaded on and SELECT “Print”.
10. A report will PRINT with all HM items by class; follow the load warnings and apply required HM PLACARD
Forward Air does not transport:
All 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
1.5 Explosives
All 2.3 and 6.1 PIH classes
Organic Peroxide 5.2 Type B
6.2 Infections substances and Radioactive III
Any questions or safety concerns Call Roger Ecker Office: 574-236-2250 Cell: 574-274-4505 If unreachable contact
Al Slobodian Office: 404-362-2458
Radioactive white I or yellow II never require placards.