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PHMSA HazMat Transportation Regulations

Q&A: Is the HazMat Endorsement on the CDL required for transporting Elevated Temperature Material?

Daniel Stoehr
September 24, 2019
Q&A: Is the HazMat Endorsement on the CDL required for transporting Elevated Temperature Material?

A question I received back in April of 2018. From a guy understandably upset about the confusion over the regulations of his industry: I have been in the asphalt industry for over 30 years…running asphalt spreaders and bulk delivery the…

International Air Transportation Association (IATA), International Transportation of Dangerous Goods

FAQ: How can lithium batteries be effectively protected against short circuit?

Daniel Stoehr
September 20, 2019
FAQ: How can lithium batteries be effectively protected against short circuit?

All regulations pertaining to the transport in commerce of lithium cells and batteries share a requirement that the cell or battery be packaged in a manner to prevent short circuits during transportation.  Left unsaid by the regulations is how this…

PHMSA HazMat Transportation Regulations

Placarding for Subsidiary Hazards

Daniel Stoehr
September 4, 2019
Placarding for Subsidiary Hazards

The Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration within the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT/PHMSA) mandate the display of placards on certain vehicles and packagings when they contain a hazardous material (HazMat).  Compliance is relatively…

International Air Transportation Association (IATA), International Transportation of Dangerous Goods, PHMSA HazMat Transportation Regulations

Q&A: Can we ship a hydrogen peroxide solution by highway? By air?

Daniel Stoehr
August 9, 2019

Question (March 08, 2018): We intend to ship a hydrogen peroxide solution, 20-40% w/w, via roadways. We are getting conflicting information on the required labeling. Is an oxidizer warning label required? Thanks My answer: Thank you for contacting me.  Please…