While the US Postal Service does permit shipment of certain hazardous materials in a limited way, it is best not to ship ANY chemical samples …
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DOT Agency Appoints New Head For RSPA
Timothy A. Klein has been selected to become the agency‘s new associate administrator for innovation, research and education. As associate administrator, Klein will be responsible …
Mandatory Block And Brace Regs In Place
At the recent meeting of the UN Committee of Experts, a proposal for requiring a Container/Vehicle packing certificate was adopted. Applicable to any container or …
Congratulations To Wybenga
Frits Wybenga has been selected to fill the position of Deputy Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety in DOT‘s Research and Special Programs Administration. Frits …
Block And Brace Regulation Proposed
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration proposed a recent rulemaking on cargo securement while in commercial motor carriage in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. The …
Flying "Ain‘t What It Used To Be!" (some Personal Thoughts)
Business American-style means heavy domestic travel for many in the hazardous materials arena. And as usual, those left behind often see our air travel as …