In a letter recently submitted to the US Department of Transportation (DOT), a packaging manufacturer asked if his employees were subject to Hazardous Materials training …
Check Salvage Drum Rated Capacities For Compliance
In accordance with CFR 173.3, a Salvage Drum can be used to overpack a damaged, leaking or non-compliant container. However, according to a recent clarification …
Customs Jumps Into The Shipping Security Ring
Focusing on international shippers and freight agents, the US Customs Service has established a security program to manage the huge share of goods that move …
Un Certification Does Not Permit Swapping Components
When buying a UN specification drum, the entire design of the drum and all its components (heads, ring, gasket, bolt, nut, plugs) are defined in …
Thank‘s DOT — Glad You Clarified This!
Last month, we erroneously reported that 97% of the DOT inspections were the result of employee complaints, and to this, the DOT (US – Dept. …
Take Time To Be Sure You Are Safe From Carbon Monoxide Fumes
Tis‘ the season when we all turn on our furnaces, close up the windows and seek warmth from within. However, each year, it is critical …