Hazmat

Hazardous Materials from Forward Air Service Conditions, Section 4.F.

FORWARD will arrange for the transportation of certain limited hazardous materials, as so designated under 49 C.F.R. §§ 100-199 ("Hazmat"), and retains hazmat-certified, contracted service providers to haul such Shipments. FORWARD's specific Hazmat exceptions, limitations, and requirements are as set forth from time to time in the Hazmat Schedule (see item 7 hereof). FORWARD’s delivery times, as published on the Forward Air Service Map, do not apply to shipments of hazardous materials.

Customer warrants that all Accepted Hazmat Shipments, as defined in the Hazmat Schedule (see item 7 hereof), shall comply with the Hazmat Schedule (see item 7 hereof) as set forth from time to time herein, all applicable Hazmat rules and regulations for the applicable type of service, and all other health, safety, and security regulations. All Accepted Hazmat Shipments shall be properly packaged, marked and labeled, and clearly identified. No Hazmat shall be tendered to FORWARD for transportation, handling, or storage without prior written agreement of FORWARD.  Customer further warrants that it will provide FORWARD with a current copy of the Safety Data Sheet ("SDS") for any and all Hazmat prior to tendering an Accepted Hazmat Shipment to FORWARD for transportation. 

Customer warrants that it shall comply with all supply chain security recommendations and guidelines issued by FORWARD for the tendering of Accepted Hazmat Shipments by truck and, when relevant, for furtherance by air. Customer further warrants it shall not tender to FORWARD any Hazmat shipment that is restricted for air transport under applicable Hazmat Rules and Regulations without first providing FORWARD of written notice of such restriction. 

FORWARD and its contracted service providers reserve the right to refuse any Shipment at point of acceptance that its representatives deem unacceptable for transit due to any security or safety concern. FORWARD and its contracted service providers also reserve the right to open, inspect, and re-seal any cargo tendered by Customer without incurring any fine or liability. This right shall be exercised upon probable cause or as required by applicable safety and security regulations and requirements.

Customer agrees and warrants that it, the shipper, and/or the owner of the goods shall retake possession and properly dispose of Hazmat in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws in the event the goods are damaged, refused, or abandoned while in the care of FORWARD or any contracted carrier. In any event, Customer agrees to accept any such damaged Shipment for proper disposal.

Customer shall indemnify, defend, and hold FORWARD and its parent and affiliated companies as well as all service providers, and their respective officers, directors, employees, agents, successors, and assigns (the "Indemnified Parties") harmless from any and all liability, loss, damage, fine, fee, cost, claim, or suit relating to or arising from breach of the warranties set forth in this item 4.F, including, but not limited to, any fine or penalty relating to or arising from the mislabeling, placarding, or identification of Shipments tendered for subsequent transport by air. In addition, Customer shall indemnify, defend, and hold the Indemnified Parties harmless against all claims, liabilities, losses, fines, reasonable attorneys' fees and other expenses arising out of or related to the release, removal or treatment of Hazmat or other remedial action taken to the Hazmat under federal or state law, if (i) Customer fails to provide the notice required by these Service Conditions prior to tendering Hazmat to FORWARD; (ii) the contact, exposure, or release results from the improper packaging or loading, or other acts or omissions, of Customer, its employees, or agents; or (iii) the contact, exposure, or release occurred subsequent to the transport of the Hazmat as arranged by FORWARD.

Specifically with regard to intermodal services, FORWARD will not accept any hazardous substances transported in bulk in excess of 3,500 water gallons; any quantity class A and B explosives; any quantity poison gas (poison A); any quantity of radioactive materials; or any other highly dangerous article.

Finally, in the event hazardous materials are tendered to FORWARD without our knowledge, a “Failure to Disclose” hazmat fee will apply and Customer shall be liable for any expenses incurred by FORWARD based on such failure to disclose.

Hazmat Schedule

Hazardous Materials Schedule from Forward Air Service Conditions, Section 7.

Click below to view FORWARD's Hazmat Schedule:
FORWARD's LTL Hazmat Schedule
FORWARD's Intermodal Hazmat Schedule
FORWARD's Truckload Hazmat Schedule