The quantity of the hazardous material being transported must appear on the shipping paper:

• A. At all times
• B. Only on initial shipment
• C. Only if required by law
• D. Never

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that the exact quantity of hazardous material in the shipment must appear on the shipping paper at all times. This document is the primary source of information about what’s being carried and in what amount, and it’s used by the driver, carriers, and emergency responders. Keeping the quantity visible and up to date ensures anyone involved knows how much material is in transit, which affects handling, routing, emergency response, and regulatory compliance. If the shipment is modified—loads added or removed, or a leak occurs—the shipping paper must reflect the new total so responders can accurately assess risk and provide appropriate protection and actions. That’s why the quantity is required to be on the shipping paper throughout the transport, not just at the start or only when laws specify it.