Category Archive for "General"

Category Archives: General

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January 15, 2013 | By cyberyoda | Posted in General | With 0 Comments

Hazmat Truck Driver Apps

On December 14, 2012, CDLLife.com published an article entitled, "Truck Driver Apps: HazMat Checkers". It references two interesting apps,

DOT Lookup - provides information about a truck's cargo based on the DOT placard displayed (4.5 stars in google play!)
HAZMAT Hero - here is a quote from the app: "Tired of asking, "WHICH PLACARDS DO I NEED? DO I HAVE THE RIGHT PLACARDS?" - Know for sure with HAZMAT HERO™!" I...

January 14, 2013 | By cyberyoda | Posted in General, Hazmat | With 0 Comments

Required Hazmat Regulation Amendment as of January 1st

The U.S. Department of Transportation reported that as of January 1^st, “PHMSA proposes to make miscellaneous amendments to the Hazardous Materials Regulations to update and clarify certain regulatory requirements. These proposed amendments are designed to promote safer transportation practices; eliminate unnecessary regulatory requirements; address a petition for rulemaking; incorporate a special permit into the Hazardous Materials Regulations; facilitate international commerce; and simplify the regulations.” NPRM is regulating this new policy to update and simplify current requirements by integrating changes to the Hazardous Materials Regulations. Federalregister.gov stated...