American Welding & Tank cited for ammonia tank safety violations
November 3, 2011 By Kevin Yanik
DOT fines company about $3.9 million for violating federal hazardous materials safety standards.
Read More DOT launches pipeline safety action plan
May 3, 2011 By LP Gas
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood launched a pipeline safety initiative to repair and replace aging pipelines to prevent catastrophic incidents.
Read More PHMSA bans driver texting during vehicle operation
March 10, 2011 By LP Gas
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration issued a final rule on texting.
Read More FMCSA proposal revises HOS requirements for truck drivers
January 11, 2011 By LP Gas
This new proposal would retain the “34-hour restart” provision.
Read More FMCSA launches safety program for commercial trucks, buses
January 11, 2011 By LP Gas
The program will allow FMCSA to reach more carriers earlier and deploy a range of corrective interventions.
Read More Updated pipeline operations guide available
March 20, 2009 By LP Gas
The U.S. Department of Transportation has updated its regulatory compliance guide for pipeline operations.
Read More Free companion training video available for emergency response
February 12, 2009 By LP Gas
The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) developed a companion training video to enhance the use of the Emergency Response Guidebook 2008 (ERG2008).
Read More Propane tank refurbishing market expanding
November 1, 2008 By James Guyette and LP Gas
Growth driven by higher cost of new tanks, tighter regulations and delivery economics
Read More Newsbriefs
July 1, 2008 By LP Gas
•DOT to renew 5% special permit through 2012, Barrett says•Worthington issues another price hike•DOT, NTTC want hazmat truck equipment mandate
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