PHMSA transportation definition criticized
A final rule published April 15 regarding the definition of hazardous materials transportation in commerce has serious problems for the trucking industry, says Cliff Harvison, National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC). ... KMP purchases 7 Texas terminals
Kinder Morgan Energy Partners (KMP) LP, Houston TX, has purchased seven bulk terminal operations from Trans-Global Solutions (TGS) Inc for approximately $245 million. ... EPA defers action on electronic manifest
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is deferring final action on a proposal that would allow hazardous wastes manifests to be transmitted electronically from the generator to the disposal facility, rather than having it accompany the shipment. ... Mineta urges intermodal improvements
Improving intermodal connections between trucks and trains and ships continues to be a focus of the Department of Transportation, according to Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta.... Niswander: Raise rollover awareness
Raising the tank truck industry awareness of vehicle rollovers is one effort underway by the National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC) and its members, said Steve Niswander of Groendyke Transport Inc.... Passivation improves tank life
Passivating a stainless steel tank can improve the life of a tank trailer vessel and insures hard-to-clean areas are pristine, said Bob Young of Lafayette Sani-Wash Inc and George Lyon of Cleaning Solutions Inc. ... CARB criticizes air-purging system for wetlines
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has asked the US Department of Transportation (DOT) to refrain from adopting an air-purging system to remove product from petroleum tank trailer wetlines. ... Make advance plans for OSHA inspections
Companies in the tank truck industry should be prepared for Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspections by having company-wide plans in place so that employees know how to react, said Marcel Debruge of Burr and Forman LLP.... More hazmat regs introduced in House
Legislation has been re-introduced in the House of Representatives that would require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to impose additional security requirements for shipments of extremely hazardous materials, including rerouting of such shipments around areas that raise particular security concerns when a safer route is available. ... GPS use may require federal intervention
Wireless communications coupled with global positioning systems (GPS) can improve the safe and secure transportation of hazardous materials, according to the results of the Hazardous Materials Safety and Security Field Operational Test conducted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). ... Chemical manufacturers project bright future
US chemical manufacturers are upbeat about further growth and strength due in large part to sales of newly developed products, according to information from the American Chemistry Council (ACC).... STB: DC can’t ban hazmat shipments
A Surface Transportation Board panel announced March 14 that the Washington DC city council cannot ban shipments of hazardous materials through the city. ... NITL, CSX challenge DC hazmat permit rule
The National Industrial Transportation League (NITL) and CSX Transportation Inc (CSX) are challenging a February ordinance by the District of Columbia Council to require permits for transporting hazmat products within two miles of the Washington Capitol and federal buildings, according to NITL information.... Sunoco names Carriers of the Year
Sunoco Inc, Philadelphia PA, has named its 2004 Tank Truck Carrier of the Year recipients.... NAFTA ground import, export traffic increases in 2004
More than $633 billion worth of goods crossed the border by surface transportation between the United States and its North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) partners Canada and Mexico in 2004, according to the Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS).... Drivers want pay hike for route congestion
Truck drivers continue to campaign for a hike in per-mile pay for driving through routes in congested areas, according to a survey by Rand McNally.... FMCSA seeks approval for carrier study
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) plans to ask the Office of Management and Budget for approval of data FMCSA has collected on certain elements in a larger, multi-year study of the safety and financial performance of the motor carrier industry.... North American trade efficiency called for
Trade between North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) partners must become more efficient if North America is to compete with rapid economic growth in countries like China and India, according to David Bradley, Canadian Truck Alliance chief executive officer.... DOT officially creates 2 new agencies
The official creation of two new agencies at the Department of Transportation (DOT) has been announced by Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta. ... Harvison welcomes White House HOS proposal
Cliff Harvison, president of National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC), said February 19 he approves a move by the Bush Administration to ask for hours-of-service (HOS) legislation to convert present rules into statutory law. ... Driver shortage may shrink slightly in 2005
FTR Associates, Nashville IN, projects that the driver shortage will shrink slightly to just over 100,000 drivers in the second quarter of 2005 with modest hiring activity offset by a slower growth in freight.... NPRA urges transportation fuel supply boost
The National Petrochemical & Refiners Association (NPRA) is urging Congress to enact comprehensive energy legislation that incorporates necessary provisions to increase supplies of transportation fuels.... Lynch named NTTC vice-president
Thomas P Lynch has been named vice-president, general council, for National Tank Truck Carriers Inc (NTTC), effective February 1. ... Harvison: Wetline comment delay too brief
Cliff Harvison, president of the National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC), said a 60-day comment delay on a federal wetline proposal falls short of the time that the industry requires to thoroughly respond. ... New RITA slated for $39 million funding
The new Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) is slated to receive $39 million from the proposed 2006 Department of Transportation (DOT) budget, according to DOT information....
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