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Hazmat

Hazardous materials that require special handling and documentation.

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Cargo InsuranceInsurance that covers loss or damage to goods during transit.PermitsSpecial authorizations required for transporting certain types of freight, such as oversize loads.PlacardA sign displayed on a truck indicating the type of hazardous materials being transported.
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