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PHMSA’s Summer 2026 Final Rule Frenzy

8/7/2026

PHMSA’s Summer 2026 Final Rule Frenzy

Between August 4, and August 7, 2026, US DOT PHMSA finalized all 17 rules it proposed just over a year prior in July 2025. Read for a summary of each action taken by PHMSA. 
What Makes Lithium Batteries Dangerous in Transportation?

7/30/2026

What Makes Lithium Batteries Dangerous in Transportation?

There are usually only around two or three battery-related events per one million batteries. However, with lithium batteries, it is not about how likely events are; it is how dangerous they are when they occur.
Hazmat Training: A Complete Guide for Shippers of Hazardous Materials

7/9/2026

Hazmat Training: A Complete Guide for Shippers of Hazardous Materials

The US Department of Transportation enforces strict regulations about who needs hazardous materials shipper training. This complete guide breaks down who needs what training, how soon and how often, and more.
Hazmat Training for Ground Shippers

7/9/2026

Hazmat Training for Ground Shippers

Hazmat ground shippers need to comply with the Hazardous Materials Regulations found in Chapter 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR).
Hazmat Training for Air Shippers

7/9/2026

Hazmat Training for Air Shippers

If you ship hazmat/dangerous goods by air, you likely need to comply with the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR).
Hazmat Training for Vessel Shippers

7/9/2026

Hazmat Training for Vessel Shippers

If you ship hazmat/dangerous goods by vessel, you likely need to comply with the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code.
DOT Eases Shipping Regulations for Fireworks, Tracer Ammunition

6/4/2026

DOT Eases Shipping Regulations for Fireworks, Tracer Ammunition

US DOT's Final Rule intends to ease regulation on businesses that ship fireworks or small arms tracer ammunition.
Important Changes to Hazmat Registration for 2026–2027

5/11/2026

Important Changes to Hazmat Registration for 2026–2027

US DOT PHMSA announced updates to the upcoming hazmat registration period for 2026–2027. These changes, according to the Agency, are "part of a broader effort to ensure accurate data, secure transactions, and a safer hazardous materials transportation system nationwide."
Which Hazardous Materials Cannot Be Shipped by Air and Why?

5/11/2026

Which Hazardous Materials Cannot Be Shipped by Air and Why?

Air transportation is the fastest way to move goods and people, and it is exceedingly safe for both, too. One of the reasons that it remains so safe is because of strict requirements for shipping hazardous materials by aircraft.
Hazmat Enforcement Roundup: Week of 4/27

4/27/2026

Hazmat Enforcement Roundup: Week of 4/27

This Roundup highlights alleged hazmat shipping violations from a telecommunications company, an event promoter, and a charter aviation company.

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