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The article focuses on the National Tank Truck Carriers Tank Truck Safety & Security Council Annual Seminar, which was held in Nashville, Tennessee from April 6-8, 2010. The main issue of the seminar was the analysis of a study conducted by Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) regarding security risks associated with transportation of hazardous materials on highways.

The article focuses on the strategy used by Torrence, California-based American Honda Motor Co. Inc. in safely shipping automotive parts classified as dangerous goods. While these goods can be shipped in various ways depending on both domestic and international regulations, they are packaged in non-bulk packaging, primarily fiberboard boxes. Ensuring the company's compliance with these regulations is John Dho, regulatory coordinator for the National Parts Division of American Honda.

The article focuses on transportation loading firm Regional Enterprises Inc. in Johnson City, Tennessee. The amount invested by the company in the facility is worth $100,000. The facility can handle hazardous materials including Class 5 oxidizers and Class 8 acids and serves Tennessee, Virginia, Kentucky, West Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina. The company has 20 railcar spots available and is looking to expand its throughput to over 40 cars a year.

Presents update on issues related to the trucking industry of the United States (U.S.) as of August 2000. Driver wellness program of the National Private Truck Council of Alexandria, Virginia; Recommendations of the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board to the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding the loading and unloading of hazardous materials; Acquisition of Detroit Diesel Corp., a diesel engine manufacturer, by DaimlerChrysler AG.

The article reports on transferring chemicals from bulk containers to process equipment or other vessels. Liquid chemicals are often packaged and transported in drums, jerry cans and intermediate bulk containers (IBCs). The common open-system method of dispensing chemicals from bulk containers can present dangers to people, processes and the environment.

The article reports about the petition filed by the National Tank Truck Carriers with U.S. Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) challenging California's meal and rest break requirements for hazmat truck drivers. Topics include investigations to point out conflicts between California meal and rest break rules and the federal hazmat transportation rules, and official adoption of the hours of service rules that govern all truck drivers by PHMSA.

The article reports that the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration granted the National Tank Truck Carriers' petition regarding California's meal and rest break laws for hazardous material loads. Topics discussed include regulating hazmat transportation, support of the American Pyrotechnics Association and the National Association of Chemical Distributors for the petition, and views of Prasad Sharma, a partner at the firm Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary, on petition.

The article focuses on the challenges while maintaining compliance for shipping hazardous goods. It discusses the results of the 2018 Global Dangerous Goods Confidence Outlook by label provider Labelmaster, with support from International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Hazardous Cargo Bulletin which talks about infrastructure and training necessary for supply chain compliance.

The article provides information on the response of Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) on federal hazardous materials transportation law. Topics discussed include application from the American Trucking Associations (ATA); requirements for permit to transport hazardous materials; and training for emergency response.

The article discusses that the regulation agency Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has increased the civil penalties for the violations of hazardous materials transportation.

The article reports on the 100 Peterbilt 579 trucks ordered by Andrews Logistics Inc., a Southlake Texas-based transporter of bulk liquids and hazardous materials.

The article reports on expansion of the chemical logistics firm Bertschi AG with its second facility Bertschi Jurong Island Chemical Cluster (JICC) in Jurong Island, Singapore. Topics include facility as the most advanced in Asia for efficient and safe handling of hazardous and specialty chemicals, leader of fully-integrated chemical logistics and views of Lieven Vander Elstraeten, managing director (MD) of Bertschi Solutions, on establishing as reference chemical logistics company.

The article offers information on a public meeting on issues regarding hazardous materials regulations and the Global Harmonized System for Hazard Communication (GHS) which will be hosted by the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Administration (PHMSA) on November 15, 2016.

The article reports on a Hazardous Materials Instructor Training (HMIT) grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) to the Sustainable Workplace Alliance. Information about the HMIT program is offered. It is noted that the 2016-2017 program targets employees involved in the production, warehousing and freight sectors.

The article offers information on Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has dismissed a request of the American Trucking Associations (ATA) pre-emption of a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, hazardous materials transportation permit and fee.

The article reports that Sustainable Workplace Alliance has received the Hazardous Materials Instructor Training (HMIT) grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to provide training on handling and transportation of hazardous materials.

The article reports that the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has dismissed a request from the American Trucking Associations (ATA) for preemption of a hazardous materials transportation permit and fee in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

The article reports that the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has exempted drivers of motor carriers transporting hazardous materials from the hours-of-service (HOS) regulations which prohibit drivers to take rest after eight consecutive hours of service.

The article focuses on the latest update of the National Hazardous Materials Route Registry (NHMRR), announced by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). It informs that NHMRR lists all designated and restricted road and highway routes for transportation of highway route controlled quantities (HRCQ) of Class 7 radioactive materials and non-radioactive hazardous materials (NRHM) transportation.

The article discusses the postponement of the preemption determination to be made by the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration for routes through New York City and Pittsburgh used by the American Trucking Association.

The article reports that a proposed rule concerning tank car design changes would have a significant impact on rail service and would shift the transportation of hazardous materials from railroads to the highways, as stated by the National Association of Chemical Distributors in its comments to the U.S. Department of Transportation. The U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration developed the proposed rule following several accidents involving tank car shipments of crude oil.

The article reports on the publication of a new National Hazardous Materials Route Registry by the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in the July 14, 2014 issue of the "Federal Register." It states that the Registry covers routes where restrictions have been put by states on hazardous materials and highway-route controlled quantities of radioactive materials. It discusses changes in the Registry, and the highway authorization, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act.

The article presents the views of William Downey, executive vice president for corporate affairs and chief security officer at largest tank truck transporter, Kenan Advantage Group regarding the need of strict changes for improving safety and security of shipment of hazardous materials.

The article reports on the released of the investigation results made by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) into the transportation of Bakken (ND) oil into three oil shipping companies in the U.S. It mentions the shippers were required to use nine hazard classes to guide its properly classify hazardous materials. It also notes on the scope of the Operation Classification factors which affects the proper handling of petroleum.

The article reports that the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has asked shippers and carriers, emergency responders, and customers to handle Bakken crude carefully as it is very flammable. The agency said that preliminary inspections after recent rail derailments involving Bakken crude, recommend to properly test, classify, and where appropriate sufficiently degasify hazardous materials before and during transportation.

The article informs that the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) of the U.S. is planning to improve rail tank car safety requirements and has asked public comments on its proposals to improve transportation of hazardous materials by rail for 60 days. It is noted that eight petitions for rulemaking and four National Transportation Safety Board recommendations have also been included in proposals of PHMSA.

The article informs that maximum civil penalties have been increased by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) for safety violations of federal hazardous materials transportation law. It is informed that knowingly violating federal hazardous material transportation law would cause maximum civil penalty is increased from 55,000 to 75,000 dollar.

The article reports on the memorandum of understanding between Chemtrec and the National Registration Center for Chemicals of China designed to make the organizations more effective in responding to hazardous materials incidents in China. According to Chemtrec managing director Randy Speight, companies that transport hazardous materials within China and between China and other locations will receive benefits when registered with both organizations. The agreement became effective in August 2012.

The article informs that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has changed the process for calculating driver, vehicle, and hazardous materials out-of-service (OOS) rates and crash from July 27, 2012. It has been informed that the new process uses eight years of data from Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) to determine the national average for eligible crash and OOS thresholds that qualify for Hazardous Materials Safety Permit (HMSP) program.

The article reports on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking by the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) that would impact rail operations, such as tankcars and tank containers with hazardous materials. It says that the rulemaking suggests responding to petitions for rulemaking over electronic shipping papers and extinguishing the Association of American Railroad's (AAR's). It mentions the proposed changes related to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).

The article reports on the book "Early 49 CFR," Parts 100-185 regarding hazmat transportation regulations to be offered by Labelmaster in autumn 2011. It states that the regulations in the book are important for those handling hazardous waste or materials and for carriers, freight forwarders, and shippers. It says that the format of the book is the same with the government release.

The article reports on the acquisition by Superior Bulk Logistics Inc. of Coda Financials management software. It says that the company will benefit from the software's accurate and real-time financial solutions offered. It states that the software will improve the company's competitiveness and profitability. It mentions the company's various operation segments which include transloading of food liquids, dry bulk products and hazardous materials transportation.

The article focuses on the proposal by the administration of the U.S. President Barack Obama to allow Mexican trucks to operate across the U.S., which gained mixed reactions from the trucking industry. It states that the negotiations with the Mexican government is yet to be scheduled, according to U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Ray LaHood. It adds that the DOT proposed a five-step process that would exclude Mexican hazardous materials (hazmat) carriers from the initiative.

The article reports on the announcement of a set of security recommendations for transportation of certain quantities of hazardous materials by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in the U.S. The author stated that TSA has developed security action items for general security, personnel security and unauthorized access. In addition, the voluntary guidelines have been developed by TSA's Highway and Motor Carrier Division, in collaboration with government and private sector partners.

The article reports on the celebration of the three decades of service of the Dangerous Goods Advisory Council (DGAC) to the hazardous materials industry in the U.S. The mission of the DGAC is to promote the safe transportation of hazardous materials and dangerous goods by providing education, assistance, and information to the private and public sectors. In this connection, the DGAC will feature 30 accomplishments on its web site.

The article features the Analysis and Information Online web site, which posts several statistics related to trucking and includes information such as SafeStat, an automated, data-driven analysis system in the U.S. SafeStat is designed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), which combines current and historical carrier-based safety performance information to measure hazardous materials. Moreover, the site includes crash statistics and FMCSA tools for motor carriers.

The article reports on seaborne terrorism as a major threat of disruption to international deliveries of oil. According to Malaysia's police chief, the Straits of Malacca remains vulnerable to a terrorist strike that would send political and economic shock waves worldwide. Inspector General of Police Musa Hassan also told at an ocean security conference, that militants could storm a ship, hijack one carrying hazardous material, or use a vessel as a weapon to hit port and land facilities.

The article reports that Labelmaster, a U.S.-based manufacturer of regulatory and hazardous materials compliance products, logs its 40 years of business. It emerged in 1967, the year which the Congress authorized the Department of Transportation to enact the first federal regulations on the transportation of hazardous materials, the author noted. The company's products include labels, forms, and placards. Its product offering has also extended into facility management and workplace safety.

The article reports on the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's preparation to make SafeStat scores from its web site available again, after being removed in late 2004. Concerns about the accuracy of the information by federal agencies and the trucking industry was the reason why it was removed. SafeStat measures the relative safety fitness of interstate commercial motor carriers and intrastate commercial motor carriers that transport hazardous materials.

The article reports that the Hazardous Materials Safety and Security Field Operational Test has concluded that the Spill Center Inc.'s concept for a Public Sector Reporting Center (PSRC) can be effective in improving safety and security in the transportation of hazardous materials in the U.S. The field trial was conducted by the Department of Transportation. PSRC integrates the following: satellite and terrestrial tracking equipment, wireless communications and on-board computers already installed on many trucks.

The article reports on Savi Technology Inc.'s launch of the Chemical Industry Chain of Custody Solution, a system that provides continuous, real-time information on the location and status of hazardous materials in the U.S. The system enhances a chemical company's asset and content visibility, stewardship and security. It optimizes the use of supply chain assets that transport chemicals from origin to destination.

Reports on the response of the Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA) to truck and rail carrier concerns about definitions of offeror of hazardous materials for transportation in the U.S. Definition of the term; Liability of an offeror in every specific pre-transportation functions that it performs; Schedule for PHMSA's rule to take effect.

Reports that the Council on Safe Transportation of Hazardous Articles has added members to its board of directors.

Focuses on the comments by Transportation Department's deputy inspector general Todd Zinser that the effective and efficient implementation of hazardous materials (HM) driver background checks will require strong cooperation from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Transportation Safety Administration, states, industry groups, and other stakeholders in the U.S. Deadline for the start of background records checks for new commercial driver license HM endorsement applicants.

Reports on the concern of Cliff Harvison, president of National Tank Truck Carriers Inc., on the rule defining the hazardous materials transportation in commerce in the U.S. Impact of the rule on the trucking industry; Clarification of the transportation definitions; Opposition of the decision by various organizations.

The article reports on the implementation of a radio identification (RFID) system combined with Global Positioning System for the railroad fleet of Dow Chemical Co. Dow hopes that RFID will provide greater visibility and traceability of chemical products as they move through the supply chain. The current cost of RFID tags is about 10 cents to 20 cents each. Dow expects to increase safety and efficiency by monitoring routes and locations of railroad cars carrying hazardous materials.

Deals with safety issues involved in transporting hazardous materials in the U.S. Penalties for violations; Precautions that shippers and carriers must take; Qualifications of hazardous material employees.

The article offers brief information on the "Transportation of Dangerous Goods," an online training program for transferring hazardous materials and wastes.