Even though you may be purchasing a drum that meets the United Nations criteria for shipping hazardous materials, the proper closure of the drum is …
Safety
Carriers Fine Shippers for Undeclared Hazardous Cargo
A quarter of all liner fires reported to the Cargo Incident Notification System (CINS) relate to mis-declared cargo, particularly hazardous materials. It is an age-old …
New Regulation for Lithium Battery Manufacturers and Distributors
There is a new requirement for lithium cells and batteries that has the potential of creating a huge wave within the dangerous goods community within …
Easy HazMat Training Options to Remain Compliant
More than ever before, improper or non-existent training is being viewed as the major cause of many dangerous goods incidents happening today in the US …
US DOT Embraces Auto Driving
The United States surface transportation system provides tremendous mobility benefits, including widespread access to jobs, goods, and services. It also connects many remote regions of …
PHMSA Announces Advisory Committee on Transportation of Lithium Batteries
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) announced on May 9th, 2019, that it is soliciting nominees for a new …