Even the most dedicated Dangerous Goods professional can’t help but hear about football this time of year. Here’s a quick guide to a selection of football terms that sound like they could refer to the Dangerous Goods business. Study this list, and you’ll sound like you know what you’re talking about at that Big Game…
10 must-have items for hazmat shipping when it’s freaking cold
If you’re transporting Dangerous Goods anywhere north of Arizona this time of year, it seems like every conversation starts like this: “Cold out.” “Yeah. Supposed to get colder.” “Really? $*%#@!” But Dangerous Goods shipments don’t care if your eyelashes freeze together or your fingertips go numb. You have to keep your shipments safe and on-time—but…
Can You Solve the DG Shipping Regulations Puzzle?
We all sometimes feel like we don’t have a clue about all the rules and agencies that regulate Dangerous Goods. Now you have 15! This puzzle will test your DG expertise. Every answer is an abbreviation of a regulatory agency or a set of regulations. The deeper your DG knowledge, the faster you’ll solve the…
Dangerous Goods Report | Vol. 4
From lithium batteries to GHS to crude oil by rail, 2015 was one eventful year in the world of Dangerous Goods shipping regulations. Manufacturers, shippers, carriers and consultants alike have been working overtime just to keep up. This issue of the Dangerous Goods Report reviews the impact of DG regulations over the past year—and looks…
Do complex hazmat regulations drive you to UN 3065?
Then you’ll love sharing these DG eCards on Twitter! What are DG eCards? They’re amusing little comments with graphics that poke a bit of fun at our business—especially people who don’t take Dangerous Goods as seriously as they should. What do you do with them? Just select your favorite card and click on the link…
August Survey Results — DG Heroes
Thank you to those who participated in our August Survey on Dangerous Goods. Some of the questions were meant to spark a chuckle, some were more serious. You delivered way beyond our expectations! With that, we would like to share a few of the best and all the rest full results at bottom of…
Dangerous Goods Report | Vol. 3
Why do first responders, commercial drivers, train crews, and chemical plant operators consider the Emergency Response Guide essential? Because it keeps hazmat accidents from becoming worst-case scenarios. Our latest DG Report explains why the 2016 ERG is the most essential ever—along with lots more Dangerous Goods insight. Read on! Download Dangerous Goods Report…
Can DG shipping be fun? Take our survey and let us know what you think!
You are the heroes of Dangerous Goods Shipping. You eat, sleep and breathe DG all day long. Take a minute to have some fun and share with us your best ideas for the greater good of the Hazmat Shipping industry. There are just nine easy questions, so please feel free to let off some steam…
Regulatory Issues Addressing Crude Oil / Ethanol Shipments by Rail
Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. CT It is more important than ever for companies that ship crude oil and flammable products to ensure they are compliant. In this webinar you will learn about: Proposed tank cars for North America. Compliance with DOT/TSA regulations – shipper and carrier requirements Exceptions taken by DOT inspectors…
Dangerous Goods Report | Vol. 2
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