{"id":3612,"date":"2018-10-16T10:23:39","date_gmt":"2018-10-16T14:23:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/?p=3612"},"modified":"2018-10-16T10:23:39","modified_gmt":"2018-10-16T14:23:39","slug":"hazmat-trucking-whats-it-all-about","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alltruckjobs.com\/blog\/hazmat-trucking-whats-it-all-about\/","title":{"rendered":"HAZMAT Trucking | What’s it all About?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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If you’re a truck driver, there’s a good chance that you know about HAZMAT trucking. From flammable gases to nuclear waste, hazardous materials are abundant in the country. However, few truck drivers actually have their HAZMAT endorsement. Sometimes, truckers wonder if hauling hazardous materials<\/a> is worth their while. Keep reading to find out more about HAZMAT trucking and why it’s so important!<\/p>\n

The Importance of HAZMAT Trucking<\/h2>\n

What is a HAZMAT truck driver?<\/h3>\n

HAZMAT truckers are drivers who transport hazardous materials from place to place. The Institute of Hazardous Materials Management (IHMM) defines<\/a> a hazardous material as “any item or agent…which has the potential to cause harm to humans, animals, or the environment, either by itself or through interaction with other factors.” This includes items like:<\/p>\n