Shipping lithium batteries has become a confusing issue. Let's start by asking "what is a lithium battery?". There are two…
The Compliance CenterDecember 4, 2009
What is it? Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010 (CSA 2010) is a program being rolled out by the Federal Motor Carrier…
The Compliance CenterDecember 2, 2009
Where were you 30 years ago this day? It was a Saturday night when that train derailed sending the residents…
The Compliance CenterNovember 11, 2009
Some questions for you to ponder regarding ERAPs: does your company have an emergency response assistance plan (ERAP)? has it…
The Compliance CenterNovember 11, 2009
A number of shippers and carriers are concerned about the recent changes to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act (TDG…
The Compliance CenterOctober 5, 2009
The placarding saga continues. Transport Canada has issued an ALERT to explain (?) the options available when a large means…
The Compliance CenterAugust 18, 2009
STATE POLICE TO CONDUCT ENFORCEMENT BLITZ FOR UNIFIED CARRIER REGISTRATION PROGRAMME LANSING. To enhance compliance with the Unified Carrier Registration…
The Compliance CenterJuly 9, 2009
This year's COSTHA Forum was held in Long Beach, California from March 29 – April 1. Some of the speakers…
The Compliance CenterApril 8, 2009
The Prime Minister has gone to the Governor General and now Canada is in the throes of a general election.…
The Compliance CenterSeptember 16, 2008
