2026 DOT Enforcement Update

Avoid the $102,348
DOT Hazmat Fine

One wrong placard. One missing segregation check. That's all it takes for a DOT inspector to write a citation that costs more than your week's haul. As of March 2026, PHMSA fines reach $102,348 per violation and $238,809 for severe harm. Placarded gives commercial drivers and fleet managers a 60-second compliance check before every hazmat run.

Decision-Support Tool Only: Placarded.com is a reference tool only. It is not a substitute for professional hazmat training. Users assume all legal responsibility for placard accuracy.
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$102,348
Max fine per violation (March 2026, 49 CFR Part 107)
$238,809
Max fine for violations causing severe harm
1,098
UN numbers in our 2024 ERG database
49 CFR
177.848 segregation rules enforced

2026 DOT Enforcement: What Drivers Are Getting Cited For

49 CFR 172.504
Missing or incorrect placards on vehicle
Up to $102,348 per violation
49 CFR 177.848
Improper segregation of incompatible hazmat
Up to $102,348 per violation
HM-265 Fuel Rule (Jan 2026)
Petroleum fuel loads without correct single ID number
Out-of-service order
49 CFR 172.200
Shipping papers not matching load
Up to $238,809 severe harm

Everything in One Compliance Check

Built for commercial drivers on mobile. Enter your UN numbers, get your answer in under 60 seconds.

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UN Number Lookup

Instantly look up any of 1,098 UN numbers from the 2024 Emergency Response Guidebook. Get hazard class, ERG guide, packing group, and labels in seconds.

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Mixed Load Segregation Audit

Enter your full manifest and get a complete 49 CFR 177.848 segregation analysis. Identifies FORBIDDEN, SEPARATED, AWAY FROM, and ISOLATED conflicts.

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PDF Placard Pack

Downloadable, timestamped PDF with all required diamond placards, regulatory citations, and a compliance log for DOT roadside inspections.

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HM-265 Fuel Rule

Automatic detection of Class 3 + Class 8 co-loading. Flags the separation requirement and the DANGEROUS placard option per 49 CFR 172.504(b).

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TDG Canada Notes

Cross-border transport compliance notes for Transport Canada TDG regulations. Essential for US-Canada runs.

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Compliance Timestamp

Every PDF includes a compliance timestamp for driver logging and audit trail documentation during DOT inspections.

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  • Hazard class identification
  • ERG guide number
  • Basic hazard warnings
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  • All required diamond placards
  • CFR regulatory references
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