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Who must label hazmat packages, prepare shipping papers and supply placards?

The shipper.

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  1. The shipper ✔
  2. The driver
  3. The fire department

Why: The shipper packages, marks and labels the materials, prepares shipping papers, gives emergency response information and supplies placards. This communicates the risk.

Huh, didn't know that: The driver still checks the shipment and placards the vehicle when loading, if required.

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Answer: The shipper. The shipper packages, marks and labels the materials, prepares shipping papers, gives emergency response information and supplies placards. This communicates the risk.

  1. California Commercial Driver Handbook (DMV) www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/file/california-commercial-driver-handbook-pdf
    Must package, mark, and label the materials; prepare shipping papers; provide emergency response information; and supply placards.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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