There has always been some degree of risk involved in transporting dangerous goods (DG)/hazmat, with the responsibility for compliance typically assigned solely to the compliance or shipping department. Today, with more than 1.4 million DG shipments being made daily in the U.S. and a greater number of goods now classified as hazardous, that risk has multiplied exponentially — and so have rules and regulations.

The challenge of ensuring compliance with these complex and changing regulations is made even more difficult due to shifts in responsibility within many organizations, with the role of hazmat compliance now often involving a number of divisions, including IT, supply chain, compliance, warehouse, shipping, EHS (environmental, health and safety) and more.

The path to safety and compliance requires a commitment to developing the necessary infrastructure, establishing the right processes and having the right personnel to carry it out.

The result is not just enhancing your company’s brand by being a good corporate citizen; it can give your business a competitive edge and boost your bottom line by helping to reduce costs, mitigate risk and virtually eliminate penalties and fines due to violations and rejected shipments.

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