Shipping Papers, Documentation & Permits
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Shipping papers have to list the proper shipping name, hazard class, ID number, and packing group under 49 CFR 172.202, stay within your reach under 177.817, and carry a shipper's certification under 172.204. ELDT.io's free bank has 13 questions on shipping papers, emergency contact numbers, and when a carrier needs a Hazardous Materials Safety Permit.
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Where do my shipping papers have to be while I am driving?
Under 49 CFR 177.817, they must be within your reach while your seat belt is fastened, or on the driver's seat, or in a holder mounted on the inside of the driver's door, while you are at the controls. When you step away from the vehicle, they can also be left on the driver's seat or in the door pocket.
What should I do if the shipper's certification box on the shipping paper is blank?
Do not sign it yourself and do not load. The shipper's certification under 49 CFR 172.204 has to be completed by the shipper, and signing it for them exposes you and your carrier to false statement liability.