But, you may need other special permits as well! Perhaps you’re transporting something extra hazardous, which require additional safety measures.
Something else many carriers don’t consider is the transportation of hazardous cargo across state lines or cross-border shipping with other words.
As we all know if you want to go on a cross-country road trip there is nothing to stop you from crossing stateliness.
But, if you have a truckload of toxic waste you might not be permitted to haul that. Or they might designate a particular route and timetable for you to follow. So make sure you are well aware of each state’s rules regarding hazardous cargo.
Conclusion
Hmm, for being the freest nation on the planet we sure have a lot of regulations and regulatory agencies.
These regulations are in place for a reason; I won’t go into the political aspects. But the safety and protection of our air, water, and health was the reason behind it. Now it has since ballooned into an industry all its own.
