ATA, The American Trucking Association, and the entire trucking industry, is assessing the impact of the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina on Gulf Coast states. Today, our concerns are what we can do to help save lives; ensure adequate food, water and medical supplies reach hurricane victims; and accelerate recovery effort in parts of Louisiana, [...] Read Full Story
Companies continue to be fined by PHMSA for failing to train their hazardous materials employees. In August 2005, fines to 26 companies totaled $146,761.00, many of which were for non-compliant to CFR 172.704, the HazMat training requirements. All employees who have any responsibility involving dangerous goods or hazardous materials must be trained. Employees are required [...] Read Full Story
Two weeks ago, I was planning to attend a conference on dangerous goods in New Orleans. Today, New Orleans, itself, suffers from dangerous goods contamination. We have all learned so much these past weeks about emergency preparedness, empathy,compassion and generosity. Our daily conversations include updates on what is needed and what is being done to [...] Read Full Story