If you are using a United Nations certified open or closed head steel drum, the closure system most likely relies on a gasket to complete …
Safety
Can Ice Cream be a HazMat!
The shipping of ice cream can be classified as a dangerous good, or hazmat for transport if it’s packed in dry ice. As a result …
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 …
And now, Lithium Battery Smuggling!
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) alleges that on February 22, 2017, two passengers affiliated with the J&J Transportation Group of Miami, …
DOT & OSHA Release Joint Video on Hazmat Communications.
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) jointly produced and rolled …
The Dangers of Re-Selling 55-Gallon Drums and Other Industrial Containers
The 55 gallon steel drum is one of the best-traveled, most-recognized and most-used industrial containers in the world — they are ubiquitous. So, it should …