Hazardous Waste Manifests should be completed, including the dates, according to the appropriate requirements in Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations. The information must be printed legibly in English and available, away from the hazardous material. Each shipment of hazardous materials, whether import, export, or transport within the U.S. must include an appropriate 24-hour emergency response telephone number. DOT's interpretation is very, very strict. The materials being shipped must be packed in suitable packaging and packed in the trailers or intermodal freight containers so as to prevent movement in the directions normally encountered during transport.
Ocean going containers require additional blocking, bracing and dunnaging in the vertical direction.
Hazardous Materials should be loaded, when possible, in the tail-end of the trailer or container to permit their removal in case of fire or emergency. Distribute packages and weight evenly within the container or trailer. Use only strong, suitable and compatible blocking, bracing and dunnaging materials. Do not leave screws, nails or fasteners exposed. The first label listed is the primary hazard class.