Who is responsible for safely transporting a hazardous material shipment without delay and keeping the shipping papers in the right place?

• A. The driver
• B. The shipper
• C. The receiver
• D. The carrier

Answer: (A)

The person in direct control of the shipment during transit is responsible for moving it safely and without unnecessary delay, and for keeping the required shipping papers with the vehicle in a readily accessible place. The driver must carry and keep the shipping papers where they can be easily shown to authorities if needed, and ensure they accurately reflect the cargo and its hazards. The shipper prepares the papers and the packaging but does not handle them on the road, and the carrier owns the transportation but the actual transport and on-the-road paperwork responsibilities fall to the driver. The receiver isn’t involved in the transport phase.