In our October 2008 blog/Newsletter, we informed our readers that the rates charged for transporting empty (new) steel drums had increased due to reclassification by …
Wine Drums Are Now Available With a Top-Fill Option
Skolnik has augmented its wide range of stainless steel wine drums with the launch of our new Top-Fill Wine Drum. Designed specifically for horizontal or …
DOT Introduces New Package Validation Testing Program
On September 25th, 2008, representatives from the DOT met for the second time with the Reusable Industrial Packaging Association, RIPA, and other packaging industry associations …
Increased LTL Rates for Empty Steel Drums Is Now In Effect
As of August 23rd, 2008, the rates charged for transporting empty (new) steel drums has increased due to reclassification by the Commodity Classification Standards Board …
Salvage Drum Definition Clarified by DOT
Per CFR 173.3(c), Salvage Drums have long been used as overpacks for the efficient and effective transport of damaged, defective or leaking containers, irrespective of …
Shippers of TIH (Poison Inhalation) Drums Should Re-Qualify Their Cap Seals
At the request of a customer that ships materials poisonous by inhalation (TIH drums, formerly known as PIH), we have researched and learned that the …