The Office of Hazardous Materials Safety (OHMS) in the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials (HM) Safety Administration (PHMSA), a U.S. Department of Transportation agency, solicits concepts …
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Quiz Your Basic DOT Knowledge
Whether you are new to the community of hazardous materials packaging, or a long time participant, you might be surprised to learn something you don’t …
DOT Increases Mandatory Civil Penalties
Federal law requires the U.S. Department of Transportation and several other federal agencies to increase civil penalties annually in accordance with an inflation formula. Accordingly, …
As Steel Prices Rise, Thickness Still Matters
It’s no secret that in the past year, the price of steel in the US has risen by a greater percentage than in all the …
Free HazMat Training Webinars from DOT
PHMSA offers Hazmat transportation training workshops and webinars throughout the year. These free training opportunities are for anyone who offers or transports hazardous materials in …
What are Limited Quantities of Dangerous Goods?
All materials which meet the criteria of one of the nine (9) hazard classes are regulated as hazardous materials for transport. However, when the amount …