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

Q&A: Where do I indicate the use of a State authorization on the IATA DGD?

Daniel Stoehr

September 30, 2022

I get questions from around the world! Like this one on February 16, 2021: Hello, Let me introduce myself, I am <<Name>> from Belgium. I’m trying to understand the DGR to help a friend who is about to take her…

PHMSA HazMat Transportation Regulations

Q&A: Am I required to register with USDOT based on the HazMat I receive at my facility?

Daniel Stoehr

September 29, 2022

Q&A: Am I required to register with USDOT based on the HazMat I receive at my facility?

A question from a previous trainee (12.09.20): Hi Daniel. I was wondering if you’d be able to answer another question for me. I took your class a few months ago, and still trying to wrap my head around all of…

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

Proper use of the Cargo Aircraft Only Label

Daniel Stoehr

August 29, 2022

Proper use of the Cargo Aircraft Only Label

Purpose: The purpose of this article is to explain the use, restrictions, requirements, & limitations for the display of the Cargo Aircraft Only label for the air transport of dangerous goods. Introduction: Perhaps the most unusual in appearance of all…

Exception from Full Regulation, International Air Transportation Association (IATA), International Transportation of Dangerous Goods, PHMSA HazMat Transportation Regulations

Q&A: Do I display the HazMat’s identification number on the limited quantity sticker?

Daniel Stoehr

July 6, 2022

Q&A: Do I display the HazMat’s identification number on the limited quantity sticker?

Question (11.23.21): Hi Daniel, I saw your video on YouTube and had a couple questions I was hoping you could answer for me. Regarding Limited Quantities, does the UN number get written on the Limited Quantities sticker? Answer (11.23.21): Thank…

HazMat Employee Training, PHMSA HazMat Transportation Regulations

FAQ: Who must receive HazMat Employee training?

Daniel Stoehr

June 3, 2022

FAQ: Who must receive HazMat Employee training?

Before we begin… The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration within the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT/PHMSA) creates and enforces the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) for the transportation of hazardous materials (HazMat) to, from, or through the U.S. According to…

PHMSA HazMat Transportation Regulations

Q&A: Must I display the HazMat’s identification number on my vehicle when transporting (essentially empty) IBCs?

Daniel Stoehr

May 6, 2022

Q&A: Must I display the HazMat’s identification number on my vehicle when transporting (essentially empty) IBCs?

A question 11.22.21: Hello I have been asked to transport IBC containers containing trace (essentially empty) amounts of several types with id #1789/1790/1835/2031 am I correct in assuming they should still be identified by their numbers on the outside of…

PHMSA HazMat Transportation Regulations

FAQ: What’s “in commerce” mean?

Daniel Stoehr

May 5, 2022

Scope and Applicability: The transportation in commerce of hazardous materials (HazMat) within the U.S. are subject to the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration within the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT/PHMSA). What is meant…

PHMSA HazMat Transportation Regulations

Q&A: I’m a homeowner shipping HazMat. Am I subject to USDOT regulations?

Daniel Stoehr

May 5, 2022

Question received 11.22.21: Hi Daniel, Wondering if you have time to help with a quick question. I am an individual homeowner, not contractor or company. I would like to ship 24 quart cans of leftover paint by ground transport from…

PHMSA HazMat Transportation Regulations

Q&A: Am I required to display the HazMat’s identification number on the vehicle if its displayed on an IBC in the same manner as a non-bulk packaging?

Daniel Stoehr

April 2, 2022

Q&A: Am I required to display the HazMat’s identification number on the vehicle if its displayed on an IBC in the same manner as a non-bulk packaging?

Before we begin… IBC is an intermediate bulk container. Hazard communication on an IBC can be complex and includes several options. One option is to display the hazard communication (labels and marks) on the IBC in the same manner as…

PHMSA HazMat Transportation Regulations

Q&A: Can employees use personal vehicles to transport Division 6.2, Category B samples as Materials of Trade?

Daniel Stoehr

March 26, 2022

Question: Hi Daniel, Thank you for your help. I have another issue, I’d like to run by you. I have been allowing trained researcher to use their personal vehicles for single use transportation of exempt samples, patient samples that could…

Daniels Training Services Blog

Q&A: Where do I indicate the use of a State authorization on the IATA DGD?

Q&A: Am I required to register with USDOT based on the HazMat I receive at my facility?

Proper use of the Cargo Aircraft Only Label

Q&A: Do I display the HazMat’s identification number on the limited quantity sticker?

FAQ: Who must receive HazMat Employee training?

Q&A: Must I display the HazMat’s identification number on my vehicle when transporting (essentially empty) IBCs?

FAQ: What’s “in commerce” mean?

Q&A: I’m a homeowner shipping HazMat. Am I subject to USDOT regulations?

Q&A: Am I required to display the HazMat’s identification number on the vehicle if its displayed on an IBC in the same manner as a non-bulk packaging?

Q&A: Can employees use personal vehicles to transport Division 6.2, Category B samples as Materials of Trade?

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