hazmat-shipper-vs-carrier-vs-consignee-responsibilities

name	hazmat-shipper-vs-carrier-vs-consignee-responsibilities
description	Use when clarifying who's responsible for what in a hazmat shipment. Covers shipper, carrier, consignee obligations.

Hazmat Shipper Vs Carrier Vs Consignee Responsibilities

Three parties, three distinct responsibilities.

Shipper (offeror)

• Properly classify material
• Select correct packaging
• Label + mark package
• Sign shipping paper
• Provide emergency response info
• Train hazmat employees

Carrier (transporter)

• Verify shipping paper present + correct
• Verify placarding
• Transport per regulation (route, segregation)
• Driver with proper qualifications
• Vehicle/cargo tank certifications
• Report incidents

Consignee (receiver)

• Accept properly-marked, properly-papered freight
• Refuse improperly-prepared loads
• Handle properly upon receipt

Joint liability

All parties can be cited for the same violation. Drivers cited for shipper's errors if they should have caught them.

Where this fits in X3 Compass

Applied in the X3 Compass Hazmat Center add-on.