Separate legislation to broaden the definition of high-hazard trains and reimburse rail hazmat incident first responders have been reintroduced in Congress.
Federal regulators are considering a waiver that carries potential cost savings for truck drivers and agricultural aircraft operators.
Amendments proposed by the Biden administration aim to simplify hazardous materials compliance for trucking, rail and vessel companies.
Reliance Partners’ Mark Barlar reacts to CVSA’s HM/DG Road Blitz and encourages the industry to clean up its act when hauling volatile materials.
In 2020, there were 523 tunnels in 40 states and the District of Columbia.
Jim Blaze writes about the transportation of hazardous materials by rail. Accidents have occurred, and the railroads need to continue to work to decrease their number. However, rail is the safest way to transport hazardous materials.
