Renewed Rules Track Safe Routes for Hazardous Hauls
Published Date: 4/9/2026
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The FMCSA is renewing its approval to collect info from States and Indian Tribes about special highway routes for transporting hazardous materials. This helps keep track of which roads are safe or restricted for these materials, ensuring everyone stays safe. Comments on this plan are open until May 11, 2026, and there’s no new cost impact for those involved.
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