Proper packaging is crucial, especially for dangerous goods. Using the wrong container to transport or store your goods can have a disastrous impact on your …
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PHSMA launches HAZMATICS
Recently, the DOT’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) launched the HAZMATICS portal for shippers of dangerous goods classified contents. The Portal allows a …
No Torque Wrench, No Compliance!
By now, most shippers of dangerous goods know that following Closure Instructions for UN certified packagings is a must in order to have a compliant …
What’s that embossment mean??
When a packaging has passed its performance test criteria, markings indicate the performance rating and test information specific to the certification test. This information must …
The History of Hazmat and Dangerous Goods Packaging
If you work in the packaging and transportation industries, there’s a good chance that you come across dangerous goods regularly. If you do, then you …
90-Day Waiver for ELD for Transporters of Agricultural Commodities
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced on March 19, 2018, additional steps to address the unique needs of the …