PlacardPro reads bills of lading and freight manifests, applies DOT hazmat placarding rules automatically, and tells drivers and dispatchers exactly which placards a load requires — before it leaves the dock.
Placard Pro is designed to help docks manage multiple bills of lading at once. When you're running a lot of loads, it's easy for details to get lost in the shuffle — Placard Pro can analyze dozens of BOLs in about a minute, saving you time and costly errors. Drivers save time too, with the same fast, accurate results in the field.
Upload a photo of the freight manifest and its bills of lading. PlacardPro extracts UN numbers, hazard classes, packing groups, and gross weights automatically.
Aggregate weight thresholds, Table 1 materials, subsidiary hazards, and mixed-load rules are all applied in code — not left to guesswork on the dock.
Flags materials that shouldn't travel together, with segregation distances and spill guidance surfaced before the truck is loaded.
A free, no-signup UN number search for quick reference to proper shipping names and hazard classes in the field.
Drivers, dispatchers, and safety managers each get a scanning flow suited to how they actually work a load.
A 9-chapter certification course with a 30-question exam, built around real-world scenarios and current 49 CFR requirements.
Placarding mistakes cost more than a fine — they cost a stopped shipment. Here's what accurate, automatic placard determination actually protects.
A single placarding mistake can mean thousands in fines or a stopped shipment. Placard Pro applies 49 CFR §172.504 placard rules automatically so the right placards are flagged every time.
No more flipping through the ERG or guessing at hazard tables. Upload your manifest and BOLs — get required placards, segregation rules, and emergency guidance in seconds.
Bulk shipments (IBC totes, tanks) and mixed loads have special placard rules that are easy to miss. The scanner flags bulk items individually and applies the DANGEROUS substitution rule correctly.
Table 2 materials only need placards above 1,001 lbs. Placard Pro sums gross weight per hazard class and tells you exactly which placards trigger — and why, with CFR references.
Every flagged hazmat item pulls real ERG 2024 guidance — firefighting media, spill isolation distances, PPE, and first aid — so you're ready before you roll, not after an incident.
Correct placarding keeps your truck moving, protects your carrier CSA score, and avoids out-of-service orders that cost a day of revenue.
Start by uploading a clear photo of the manifest or tally sheet. The scanner reads it in the background to figure out how many BOLs contain hazmat — so you only upload the ones that matter.
💡 Take a photo with your phone (JPG/PNG). PDFs cannot be scanned — use a photo instead.
Once the manifest is read, upload only the hazmat bills of lading it flagged. Each BOL is analyzed as its own item with its own UN number, weight, and packaging.
💡 Make sure weight, UN number, and hazard class are legible in the photo — these drive the placard result.
Press Analyze. Placard Pro reads every BOL, extracts the hazmat data verbatim, applies 49 CFR placard rules, checks bulk/mixed-load logic, and flags any missing fields on the documents.
💡 You'll see live status messages while it works. Results appear automatically when done.
The report shows exactly which placards to display, the CFR rule behind each one, total weight per class, and whether DANGEROUS may substitute for individual class placards on a mixed load.
💡 Bulk items show their UN number placard separately. Compatibility warnings flag materials that must be segregated.
Tap any hazmat item to pull live ERG 2024 data — firefighting media, spill isolation distances, protective action zones, PPE, and first aid. Share or save the report for your records.
💡 Emergency contact numbers from your BOL are surfaced too, including CHEMTREC (1-800-424-9300).
If a placard looks wrong, dispute it with a photo and reason — you get a free rescan credit and your fleet admin reviews it. Otherwise, save the analysis to your history for an audit trail.
💡 Every scan is stored to your Hazmat History so you can pull it up anytime.
Two hazmat BOLs — a Class 6.1 poison and a Class 8 corrosive — trigger individual placards plus a DANGEROUS placard option for the mixed load, per 49 CFR §172.504(b).
9 chapters, a 30-question certification exam, and real-world scenarios based on 49 CFR — plus a DOT quick reference guide.
Last updated: July 5, 2026
Novak Property Solutions LLC operates PlacardPro (the "App"), a tool that helps freight and logistics teams determine DOT hazmat placard requirements from uploaded freight documents.
Uploaded documents are processed using a third-party AI document-analysis service to extract text and hazmat data. We do not sell uploaded documents or account information to third parties.
We retain scan results and account data for as long as your account is active, or as needed to provide the service. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time using the contact details below.
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us. If you signed in via a third-party provider, you can also revoke PlacardPro's access from that provider's account settings.
Questions about this policy can be sent to info@placardpro.com.
Last updated: July 5, 2026
PlacardPro is operated by Novak Property Solutions LLC ("the Company").
By creating an account or using PlacardPro, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree, do not use the App.
PlacardPro assists with DOT hazmat placard determination and emergency awareness based on documents you upload. Scan credits are consumed per load analysis, and additional credits may be purchased through the App.
This tool assists with placard determination and emergency awareness. Users must verify all hazardous material compliance with official DOT regulations. PlacardPro.com (operated by Novak Property Solutions LLC) does not guarantee regulatory compliance. Always consult 49 CFR and qualified hazmat personnel for final determination.
This material is for training purposes only and is based on current DOT regulations. It is not an official publication of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Scan credits and subscription plans are billed as described at time of purchase. [REFUND POLICY DETAILS].
To the maximum extent permitted by law, Novak Property Solutions LLC is not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from use of the App, including reliance on placard determinations.
We may update these terms from time to time. Continued use of the App after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
Questions about these terms can be sent to info@placardpro.com.
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