To those that think "a drum is a drum" — we would like you to know that you could not be farther from reality by …
FAA Issues Hefty Fines For Haz-mat Shipping Violations
Consistent with the ongoing enforcement against non-compliant transport of hazardous materials, the Federal Aviation Administration is levying single fines in excess of $50,000 to companies …
Customs Proposals Are Concern For Overnight Shippers
With security in mind, Customs says cargo can wait. If you have to have something shipped from abroad overnight, a counter-terrorism rule that the U.S. …
Securing Hazmat Shipments To Be Required
In January 2003, the Research and Special Programs Administration of DOT submitted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (HM-218), which included a variety of amendments to …
Why Skolnik Products Weigh More
For those who use steel drums, it is apparent that all similar size drums do not weigh the same. In fact, drums manufactured by Skolnik …
DOT Releases Study On Hazmat Incidents
DOT has issued an information paper on the Reported Damages versus Projected True Costs of Hazardous Materials Incidents from 1998 to 2000. During this period, …