{"id":203176,"date":"2020-04-29T13:59:15","date_gmt":"2020-04-29T17:59:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/?p=203176"},"modified":"2025-10-29T12:54:16","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T16:54:16","slug":"placarding-faq","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thecompliancecenter.com\/ca\/help-center\/articles\/placarding-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Placarding FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”padding-4-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”small_depth” column_border_radius=”10px” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]\n

Frequently asked questions regarding placards and placarding requirements.<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][toggles style=”minimal”][toggle color=”Extra-Color-1″ title=”What is a placard?”][vc_column_text]A placard is a diamond-shaped sign that identifies the class of hazardous material on large containers such as tractor-trailers, rail-cars, cargo tanks or bulk containers. In certain situations, the UN number for specific products inside the transportation container must also be shown on or beside the placard. All Placards are 10.75\u201d x 10.75\u201d.<\/p>\n

Identifying hazardous materials in transport provides vital and potentially life-saving information to our Emergency Response teams in the case of accidents. Along with providing visual guidance for proper and safe handling of products during transport.<\/p>\n

It is the shipper and the carrier\u2019s responsibility to ensure the regulatory compliance of Hazardous Materials in transport.<\/p>\n

Not sure what is required or what you need? Our regulatory specialists are an extension of your team. We provide regulatory training, services, and products that ensure your team transports hazardous materials safely and effectively.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Extra-Color-1″ title=”How many placards do I need on my truck and where do I display the placards?”][vc_column_text]When required, placards need to be displayed so that they are visible from the front, back and both sides of a vehicle, other transport unit or bulk container. Therefore, they should be put in locations where they would not be covered or obscured by objects such as tarps or coverings during transport. On the front of a tractor trailer, the placard may be placed on the front of the tractor portion instead of the trailer, if it would be hard to see when placed on the trailer.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=”Extra-Color-1″ title=”How do I find out what placards are appropriate?”][vc_column_text]The rules for placarding for the US can be found in\u00a049 CFR, Part 172.500, Subpart F, in Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations. In Canada, the criteria can be found in Part 4, Dangerous Goods Safety Marks, in the Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations. Also, you can contact us here at ICC Compliance Center for advice on selecting the right placards for your shipment.<\/p>\n

ICC has products to ensure your staff is properly trained and informed.
\nHazmat Placarding Guide for Road & Rail Chart<\/a>
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