Training Intervals

Safety-Senitive Matters

On February 18, 2020, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) disseminated a CBD Notice on their Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance in regards to CBD use. Although, the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, Pub. L. 115-334 otherwise known as the Farm Bill, removed hemp from the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act, not all hemp-derived products are made the same.

No Warp Pipe Here

(CH4) Anyone?

With climate control, going green, and alternative fuel sources making headlines everyday it’s a mystery as to why Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is not already being widely transported by rail. If you have asked this question before, I am sure you have heard answers like: 

“Regulatory Lag is responsible,” Or “It takes 12 months + to get an accident report, let alone a final rule in place.”

61^st Addendum

It’s a new year and a new regulation addendum. Actually, it’s the first addendum to the 61^st Edition IATA (International Air Transportation Association) Dangerous Goods Regulation (DRG). It’s fitting that it should take effect January 1, 2020. With everyone’s New Year’s resolutions and all. If your reading this, maybe your New Year’s resolution is like many, to read more. What better way to start the new year than educating yourself about the confusing world of hazmat shipping?