to search. Press F3 to default to the next record.
Use the DOT Code F/M program to create and maintain Department of Transportation (DOT) Codes for hazardous materials.
All materials that the DOT deems hazardous must have a DOT Code assigned to it. For more information on hazardous materials and regulations, please refer to the DOT’s Hazardous Materials Guide.
Each DOT Code can be assigned to an unlimited number of items in Item F/M.
Use the following fields to create and maintain DOT codes:
1. DOT Code
Enter the DOT Code (up to six characters). Press F2 or
to search. Press F3 to default to the next record.
2. Shipping Name
Enter the DOT shipping name (up to 50 characters).
3. Freight Class
Enter the freight class (0 - 9999).
4. Hazardous
Indicate whether this is a hazardous material. Press Enter (CR) 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) checkbox was selected. Enter X for hazardous material or RQ for reportable quantities of a hazardous material.
6. Hazard Class
This field is only visible if the Hazardous (field #4) checkbox was selected. Enter the hazard class (up to five characters).
7. UN/NA ID #
This field is only visible if the Hazardous (field #4) checkbox was selected. Enter 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) checkbox was selected. Enter 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) checkbox was selected. (Optional) Enter 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) checkbox was selected. (Optional) Enter 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) checkbox was selected. (Optional) Enter 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) checkbox was selected. (Optional) Enter 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) checkbox was selected. (Optional) Enter 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) checkbox was selected. (Optional) Enter 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) checkbox was selected. (Optional) Enter the additional description 4 for this hazardous material (up to 50 characters).
For more detailed information on file maintenance programs, consult the following topics.