It's important to understand why freight forwarders take certain steps prior to shipping your goods. We previously discussed why it's important to complete a Shipper's Letter of Instruction . Now we are addressing why your Freight Forwarder segregates your hazardous materials, even if you request otherwise. The fines for non-compliance are severe. 49 CFR 107.329 provides for the maximum civil penalty amounts. Violators that knowingly violate hazardous material transportation laws and regulations may face no more...
