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Preparing for a DOT Enforcement Visit
Article Summary Seeing a DOT inspector at your door can be nerve-wracking—but it doesn’t have to be. With the right preparation, your team can handle an inspection with confidence and […]
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Decoding DOT Incident Reporting Rules
Article Summary The DOT doesn’t leave incident reporting to guesswork—there are clear rules on when and how to report hazardous materials incidents. Found in 49 CFR Part 171, Subpart B, […]
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Key Requirements and Best Practices for Complying with the U.S. Department of Transportation Regulations
Article Summary The Thin Line Between Compliance and Catastrophe If you think DOT regulations are just bureaucratic paperwork, you are already behind. The U.S. Department of Transportation rules aren’t there […]
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The Top HazMat Violations that Could Cost Your Company Thousands
Article Summary The Cost of Complacency If you’re running a business that ships hazardous materials and you’re not obsessing over compliance, you’re playing Russian roulette with your company’s future. It’s […]
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Why Monitoring Hazmat Incidents Protects Your Business
Article Summary When it comes to hazardous materials transportation, ignorance is not bliss—it’s a compliance risk. Many shippers assume they’ll be informed if their shipment is involved in an incident, […]
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Navigating the Changing Landscape of Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Logistics
Article Summary The lithium-ion battery industry is at a crossroads. As demand for electrification grows, so does the urgency to determine how end-of-life batteries should be transported, handled, and recycled. […]
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Following the Breadcrumbs to Enhance Hazmat Safety
Article Summary Following the Breadcrumbs to Enhance Hazmat Safety Insights from Bob Richard, Vice President at HazMat Safety Consulting If you’ve ever read the fairy tale of Hansel and Gretel, […]
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Regulations on the Import and Export of Lithium-Ion Batteries
Article Summary When Borders Collide with Batteries Lithium-ion batteries have become the beating heart of modern commerce, powering everything from smartphones to electric vehicles. But shipping them across borders is […]
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Navigating State-Specific Regulations for Lithium-Ion Batteries
Article Summary In the world of hazardous materials, lithium‑ion batteries are the new rockstars—and like any out‑of‑control celebrity, they come with a ton of baggage. Everyone wants a piece of […]
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Hazardous Materials vs. Hazardous Waste: Understanding the Difference
Article Summary Hazardous Materials vs. Hazardous Waste: Understanding the Difference Not all dangerous goods are hazardous waste—and not all hazardous waste is dangerous goods. Understanding the distinction is key to […]
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Are You Ready for IFC Section 320? Lithium Battery Storage Rules Are Coming Fast
Article Summary The Complete Guide to Lithium Battery Storage Compliance Under the 2024 International Fire Code Lithium-ion battery storage in the United States is moving toward a more unified standard—but […]
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GHS vs. DOT: Why Classifications Don’t Always Match
Article Summary The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) was designed to bring consistency to how chemicals are classified and labeled worldwide. So why, even with […]