Use these fields to create and maintain DOT codes.
1. DOT Code
Specify the DOT Code (up to six characters). Press F3 to default to the next record.
2. Shipping Name
Specify the DOT shipping name (up to 50 characters).
3. Freight Class
Specify the freight class (0 - 9999).
4. Hazardous
Indicate whether this is a hazardous material. Press Enter to default to Y. If N is entered here, the program skips to the last selection prompt.
5. HM Column Entry
This field is only visible if the Hazardous (field #4) check box was selected. Specify X forhazardous material or RQ forreportable quantities of a hazardous material.
6. Hazard Class
This field is only visible if the Hazardous (field #4) check box was selected. Specify the hazard class (up to five characters).
7. UN/NA ID #
This field is only visible if the Hazardous (field #4) check box was selected. Specify the UN or the NA identification number (up to seven characters). This entry must begin with either "UN" or "NA."
8. Packing Group
This field is only visible if the Hazardous (field #4) check box was selected. Specify I, II or III to indicate to which packing group this hazardous material belongs.
9. ERG #
This field is only visible if the Hazardous (field #4) check box was selected. (Optional) Specify the Emergency Response Guide (ERG) number (up to three characters).
10. Tech/Chem Name 1
This field is only visible if the Hazardous (field #4) check box was selected. (Optional) Specify the technical/chemical name 1 for this hazardous material (up to 50 characters).
11. Tech/Chem Name 2
This field is only visible if the Hazardous (field #4) check box was selected. (Optional) Specify the technical/chemical name 2 for this hazardous material (optional) (up to 50 characters).
12. Additional Desc 1
This field is only visible if the Hazardous (field #4) check box was selected. (Optional) Specify the additional description 1 for this hazardous material (up to 50 characters).
13. Additional Desc 2
This field is only visible if the Hazardous (field #4) check box was selected. (Optional) Specify the additional description 2 for this hazardous material (up to 50 characters).
14. Additional Desc 3
This field is only visible if the Hazardous (field #4) check box was selected. (Optional) Specify the additional description 3 for this hazardous material (up to 50 characters).
15. Additional Desc 4
This field is only visible if the Hazardous (field #4) check box was selected. (Optional) Specify the additional description 4 for this hazardous material (up to 50 characters).
See also
For more detailed information on file maintenance programs, refer to this topic.