Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“Any cargo or semi-truck that carries and transports hazardous materials is required to have hazmat insurance in addition to commercial trucking insurance. The following materials are just a few deemed as hazardous and will need this additional protection for shipping:
Poisons
Explosives
Radioactive materials
Gases
Fertilizers
Paint
Depending on the quantity and nature of the hazardous cargo, truckers must have
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