By the end of 2015, the Dangerous Goods Trainers Association (DGTA) will have developed a Train-the-Trainer course for veterans, Native Americans, under or unemployed disadvantaged …
HazMat
Final Rule to Strengthen Safe Transportation of Flammable Liquids by Rail
The recent rash of flammable rail accidents has been addressed by DOT’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). This past May, U.S. Transportation Secretary …
Woman Charged for Transporting Gambling Radioactives on a Flight into the U.S.
Cases of illegal transport of dangerous goods on aircraft are spiraling. While most cases are for illegal transport of common hazards, this was a most …
Return Logistics Proposal Identifies Compliant Packaging
Return Logistics, as proposed in CFR 173.157 will be defined in 171.8 as the process of moving goods from their final destination for the purpose …
Ship It: Hazmat Containment and the DOT
For as long as human civilization has existed on planet earth, people have been sending and shipping things. From hand delivered love letters and The …
Unsure About Choosing the Right Drum?
Undeclared hazmat shipments, especially those shipped by air, pose a great public safety risk and can result in costly fines. If you are not sure …