A question asked on December 09, 2020: Hello, I found your article The Classification of Alcohol Wipes, and was hoping you could clarify for me: We currently have these classified as a class 4.1 packing class II. We have been…
Q&A: Is an emergency response telephone number required?
A question received October 16, 2020: Hello, my name is <<Name>> at <<Company>> in <<City, State>> a freight forwarder. I found an article regarding CANUTEC you wrote, and I am writing this email because I need your help. We have…
Q&A: How do I transport empty DOT 406 bulk fuel cargo tanks from Europe to U.S.?
A question from a soldier in the U.S. Army on July 20, 202o: CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED Hello Daniels Training Services, INC. Team, I read through your internet article USDOT Requirements for Shipments of Empty Packagings. Thanks for posting it. I have…
Q&A: Must I renew the DOT specification (UN Standard) on packagings I have in stock?
A question from a recurring customer on 09.04.20: We received the below note from our packaging supplier in regard to testing. We supply a hazardous material for transportation and ship using these boxes. Has there been any changes that you…
Q&A: May I transport an empty cargo tank when I don’t have the HazMat endorsement on my CDL?
A question, September 16, 2020: Subject: placards Message Body: Sir: If i pick up a propane truck (26,000 lb) with a new tank on it from the factory and it has the sticky placards on it can i cover…
Q&A: What labels & marks are required for a lithium metal button cell battery contained in equipment?
A question from someone unknown to me on September 23, 2020: Hi Daniel, I just stumbled across your website and specifically this article: https://danielstraining.com/march-6-2019-usdot-changes-regulations-for-transport-of-lithium-batteries/ I am trying to mail a water filter like the one in the image I attached.…
Q&A: Does a bulk packaging require the display of the HazMat’s identification number on the vehicle?
A question from a shipper or carrier of HazMat (07.31.20): I am hauling NA 1993 combustible liquid pg3 (2-methyoxymethylethoxy propanol) in a tote of 350 gallons. Its total weight is 2329lbs. This is the only hazmat on the truck. *bulk…
Q&A: Will “Proprietary Ingredient 1” suffice as a technical name in the shipping description?
A question from a former customer June 18, 2020: It’s been awhile, but I asked you a few questions in the past when I was working at <<Company>>. New job, new adventures. I know I have come across this before,…
Q&A: Can I use a UN Standard IBC for my non-HazMat?
An email I received 10.21.20: Hello, Our company would like to know if the IBCs that are intended to be filled with non hazardous material need to be retested every 2.5 years. Does the DOT require this regardless of Hazardous…