Hazmat
General
Hazardous materials that require special handling and documentation.
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Cargo InsuranceInsurance that covers loss or damage to goods during transit. Distinct from carrier liability, which is the carrier's tariff-limited responsibility (often a per-pound amount far below the cargo's value); cargo insurance protects the declared value of the goods themselves.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.