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1/5/2026

Hazmat Rules to Watch for 2026

Regulatory agencies—especially US DOT PHMSA—have their work cut out for them in 2026.

10/1/2025

DOT Continues Hazmat Safety Inspections, Enforcement During Government Shutdown

Despite a lack of appropriations, PHMSA will continue to perform crucial hazmat and transportation safety functions, including investigating accidents, facility inspections, and (in emergencies only) provide hazmat approvals and permits.

8/8/2025

Do Class 3 Flammable Liquids Not Actually Catch Fire?

To some, flammable liquids might be considered a bit of a misnomer. The liquid itself does not actually ignite. Why call it a flammable liquid?

7/10/2025

Are All Compressed Gases Hazardous Materials?

Flammable and toxic gases are the two more obvious types of hazardous gas. The third is reserved for gases "compressed under pressure." Are all compressed gases treated equally by the hazmat regulations?

5/5/2025

IATA Posts Updates to 2025 Dangerous Goods Regulations

Shippers of hazmat by aircraft should check the Addendum IATA posted for revisions, corrections, and new information added to the current edition of the DGR.

1/28/2025

Revised USPS Hazmat Packaging Standards for Mail

Effective immediately, the US Postal Service revised the standards for mailing hazmat/DG to require "rigid outer packaging" of a minimum strength for most materials, and updated the mailing standards for lithium batteries.

1/8/2025

Update: DOT Hazmat Rule for Highway, Rail, Vessel

PHMSA extended the public comment period for the rulemaking Advancing the Safety of Highway, Rail, and Vessel Transportation (HM-265) for an additional 90 days, until April 28, 2025.

1/6/2025

Two Hazmat Rules to Watch in 2025

Get details about two notable changes to the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) planned for the first half of 2025, including a PHMSA Final Rule to increase hazmat registration fees for shippers and carriers.

12/30/2024

New Maximum Hazmat Civil Penalties for 2025

US DOT agencies increased the maximum civil penalty amounts for violations of US hazardous materials shipping/transportation regulations, including for failure to provide hazmat training for employees.

12/2/2024

Results: 4,000-Vehicle Surprise Hazmat Inspection Blitz

Results from the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's 2024 unannounced hazardous materials inspection blitz.

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