Canada Road & Rail Transport - Carrier Responsibilities

Carriers of dangerous goods in Canada are responsible for the safety of the dangerous goods while they are in transit. The carrier must do the following:

• Confirm that the shipper has provided a complete shipping document that matches the goods in the shipment
• Match documentation to the safety labels or marks displayed on shipment containers
• Check packaging and containment prior to transport to confirm that they are in good condition
• Look over the transport vehicle to confirm that it is in good condition
• Ensure that placards are properly displayed on the vehicle throughout the transport, if needed
• Keep the shipping document or documents in a secure location in the cab of the vehicle
• Report any dangerous situations that occur during transport
• Provide a copy of the shipping document to the receiver of the shipment

To learn more about Transporting Dangerous Goods in Canada visit our Transporting Dangerous Good by Road & Rail Online Training web page.