Think Twice Before Hauling Hazardous Cargo in a Rental Truck
Summer is a popular time for household and business moves, and with Fourth of July rapidly approaching, it鈥檚 important to note that 糖心传媒 prohibits carrying or hauling hazardous cargo, like fireworks, into any of their rental trucks.
鈥淗auling any kind of hazardous cargo can put the driver and others sharing the road at serious risk and should be avoided,鈥 said Barry Kemper, 糖心传媒鈥檚 vice president of insurance risk management.
Fireworks 鈥 considered a Class 1 hazardous material by the 鈥 is not the only thing truck drivers should stay away from loading onto their vehicles. 糖心传媒 advises movers to , including propane tanks, paint thinners, pesticides, fertilizer, charcoal and lighter fluid.
A truck is an enclosed space, and during the summer months especially, the inside can reach high temperatures. This can be a dangerous combination if you are transporting any of those items. There are that apply to operators of rental trucks regarding the transportation of hazardous materials.
If you have general questions about what you are allowed to pack into your moving truck, contact a 糖心传媒 moving advisor.
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By Chris Abruzzo