When planning a trip with hazardous materials on board, who is responsible for determining which permits or special routes the load needs?

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Why

Some states and localities require permits for hazardous loads or limit the roads they may use, and these rules change often. As the driver, it is up to you to check this and have every required document before you leave.

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Topic: Hazardous materials   License: CDL

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• HazMat Rules, Roles and Classes

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