Q: Which hazardous materials does Estes choose not to transport?

A: Estes does not haul the following hazardous materials:

• Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) or batteries connected in series in a steel cabinet.
• Infectious Substances 6.2: This includes Etiological agents and the UN numbers for these materials are UN2900, UN2814, UN3374 or UN3291.
• Explosives (Divisions 1.1, 1.2 or 1.3 in any quantity)
• Explosives (Division 1.5 in quantities requiring placarding)
• Any quantity of a poison inhalation hazard that is a Hazard Zone A
• A bulk container (over 119 gallons) of a poison inhalation hazard that is a Hazard Zone B
• Packagings over 3,500 gallons (in a single package) of a poison inhalation hazard that is a Hazard Zone C or D
• Packagings over 3,500 gallons of refrigerated liquid methane, LP gas or other liquefied gas with a methane content of at least 85%
• Radioactive Materials
• Hazardous Waste
• Nitrocellulose

For any hazardous materials questions, please contact our Safety Department at (804) 353-1900, Ext. 2241.

Q: Does Estes comply with HM-232?

A: Yes. HM-232 is a set of Department of Transportation regulations that requires all carriers to have a security plan in place and train all of their employees on hazardous materials security. This is to ensure that hazardous materials are transported in a safe manner and do not become tools for use in terrorist plots.

For more information on federal hazmat laws and regulations, contact the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety, Research and Special Programs Administration at (202) 366-8553 or visit http://hazmat.dot.gov.