August 31, 2020: Ask the Expert Question of the Week
Question: What is a “HazMat Employee” and how do I figure out which of my staff needs the training that DOT requires […]
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August 28, 2020: Chemical Fire Erupts in Louisiana Following Hurricane Laura
A large chemical fire erupted at the BioLab’s Lake Charles plant in Louisiana as Hurricane Laura passed through the area yesterday morning. […]
August 24, 2020: Norfolk Southern Train Derailed in Telford, TN
Ten Norfolk Southern freight cars derailed in Telford on Sunday night. There were no injuries reported and no hazardous materials were involved […]
August 24, 2020: Petition for Waiver of Compliance
BNSF Railway Company has petitioned FRA for a waiver of compliance regarding 49 CFR 218.25, Workers on a Main Track, for workers […]
August 22, 2020: BNSF Train Derailed in Casper, WY
Early Saturday morning a BNSF train carrying tons of grain derailed in Casper, Wyoming. 57 of the 222 freight cars derailed but […]
August 19, 2020: FMCSA Guidance on Leveraging Technology to Conduct Compliance Reviews During COVID-19
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued a notice on May 19, 2020 to inform the public that it will be conducting […]
August 18, 2020: Warehousing Hazardous Materials Challenge – Part 1 of 4: Abandoned Freight
Warehouses are a vital part of the supply chain. Warehouses that store chemicals face a unique set of challenges that if properly […]
August 18, 2020: BNSF Train Derailment in Montana Sparks Small Fire
Twelve BNSF freight cars derailed near United Grain, located just south of Conrad, Montana on Monday evening. There were no injuries reported […]
August 11, 2020: UN Packagings and Design Re-Qualification – Substitutions Not Allowed
UN packagings are fabricated and tested to specific levels of performance. These tests allow a manufacturer to mark the packaging with the […]