Pilot’s life prepared him for ‘miracle’ flight
As an ex-Air Force medic and current safety guy, I could not be prouder of the pilot of the US Airway jet, flight 1549, Chesley Sullenberger. From AP: Chesley Sullenberger spent practically his whole...
View ArticleUS Battery Shipping Regulations In Place
The Compliance Resource Center has reported that both the domestic hazardous materials transportation regulations and international rules for shipping batteries have undergone significant changes over...
View ArticleTexting Study: University of Utah
18 states and Washington DC have now passed laws prohibiting drivers of a moving vehicle to text while driving. Yet over 10% of all drivers still continue to text. Many of these drivers are under the...
View ArticleHazardous Shipping Package Markings
What are hazmat package markings? By definition, markings can be a descriptive name, UN identification number (some are on placards or orange panels), instructions, cautions, weight, and package...
View ArticleNHTSA Study of Speeding
Speeding is one of the primary factors leading to vehicle crashes. In 2008, 31% of all fatal crashes were speeding-related. The estimated economic cost to society for speeding related crashes is $40.4...
View ArticlePHMSA Final Rule Authorizes DOT to Inspect, Detain, Remove Suspicious Hazmat...
If your company ships any type of hazardous materials in commerce you will need to be advised of the new final ruling by the US DOT. As stated below if will make it mandatory that hazardous shipments...
View ArticleNational Distracted Driving Month
April is National Distracted Driving Month Each day, more than 16 people are killed and more than 1,300 people are injured in crashes involving a distracted driver. Distracted driving is driving while...
View ArticlePHMSA Rule Bans Texting by Hazmat Drivers
Washington – Commercial motor vehicle drivers who operate vehicles containing hazardous materials will be prohibited from texting while driving, according to a final rule from the Pipeline and...
View ArticleDoes Your Hazmat Training Measure Up?
Most businesses today know when they are shipping a hazardous material. Some do not. It is your responsibility to know the law. Did you know these items are considered a hazardous material? Air...
View ArticleIf You Ship Hazardous Materials You Need To Know
DOT Regs As a shipper of hazardous materials you may be unaware of your responsibility under 49 CFR 172.506 to provide placards to the driver of the motor vehicle for your shipment prior to its...
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