UN testing criteria for drop tests state that "where more then one orientation is possible for a given drop test, the orientation most likely to …
Increased Acceptance Rules For Air Shipments
New Cargo Rules for Passenger Carrying Aircraft are being implemented as a result of the terrorist incidents that occurred last month. Shippers using freight forwarders …
Beware Of Unknown Shippers
The definition of a "known shipper" is a person or entity for which a carrier or indirect carrier has reliable information indicating; 1) a customer …
A Personal Note From Howard Skolnik
As I try to conduct my days in a ‘business as usual’ format, I know that the plan of my future business and personal life …
Tire Troubles Give Way To Radio Frequency Tracking
Already proposed for the tracking of hazardous material shipments and disposal, Radio Frequency Identification tracking (RFID) is soon to be used by the major automobile …
Emergency Response Can Be Toll Free In The Us
In a recent inquiry to the US DOT, a shipper of hazardous materials asked if the Emergency Response telephone number (49CFR 171-180) required to accompany …