Stricter Provisions For Farmers

The Alabama Department of Public Safety is placing greater emphasis on rules governing the safe transportation of potentially hazardous chemicals – one that will affect farmers.

The laws have been on the books for a long time, but following 9/11, state regulators believe it's time to enforce them more strictly.

Two of the most commonly transported materials affected by these regulations are certain quantities of diesel fuel and fertilizer.

Many farmers are exempt from having a commercial drivers license (CDL) because they are considered a farm vehicle driver, but they are still required to comply with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and hazardous materials regulations.

Posted by Jim Langcuster at February 16, 2004 09:01 AM