Road Blitz found more than 1,000 violations during the inspections

Hazardous materials Road Blitz in the United States and Canada

Transporting hazardous materials (HM/DG) requires specialized training and strict compliance with safety regulations, according to the CVSA. For drivers and carriers, this means following rigorous procedures to avoid risks. Inspectors must conduct thorough vehicle checks, ensuring there are no leaks, that cargo is properly secured, and that all legal requirements are met, including proper documentation, placarding, labeling, and packaging.

During the five-day inspection and enforcement campaign, the CVSA stated that a total of 45 jurisdictions (10 Canadian provinces and 35 U.S. states) participated in the enforcement initiative. A total of 1,469 non-bulk packages/small containment means, 2,522 bulk cargo tank packages/large containment means, and 447 other bulk packages/large containment means were inspected.

In the United States, the most common violation was the lack of bulk package placarding. The HM violations with the highest numbers in the U.S. were:

1. Lack of bulk package placarding – 104 violations
2. Bulk package marking – 99 violations
3. Bulk placards – 88 violations
4. Bulk packaging – 74 violations
5. No emergency response information – 70 violations

In Canada, the most frequent DG violations were:

1. TDG training certificate – 61 violations
2. Placarding of large means of containment – 37 violations
3. Safety marks on large means of containment – 21 violations