As defined by the DOT in 49 CFR 178.8, Composite Packaging means a package consisting of an outer package and an inner receptacle, so constructed …
Block And Brace Regulation Proposed
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration proposed a recent rulemaking on cargo securement while in commercial motor carriage in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. The …
HMAC/PIRA Conference Set For March 2001 In Heidelberg
With the growing success of two previous hazardous material conference, the Hazardous Materials Advisory Council (HMAC) is hosting "Dangerous Goods from a Global Perspective Are …
Giving Thanks For A Safe Year
Tis‘ the season for acknowledging our blessings and expressing thanks to those who have helped us to reach another year. For years, I have brought …
A Gift To Our Readers
Of all the items ever published in this Newsletter, I am repeatedly asked about "Are you as good as your Dog?" Indeed my personal favorite, …
Plug Back-off Questioned By Dot
From a recent inquiry by a customer shipping PIH drums (Poison by Inhalation), we learned that at a DOT audit, the customer was asked to …